Elevation Apartments
3595 Jolly Oak Rd,
Okemos, MI 48864
$1,440 - $2,946
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Lansing, MI
What is the average rent in Lansing, MI?
$992/month
Average Rent
657 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Lansing, MI is $992 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Lansing more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lansing, you can expect to pay about $851 per month for a studio, $992 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,209 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,512 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lansing, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $21 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Lansing, MI
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
17%
Below $700/month
43%
$700 - $1,000/month
29%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
8%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lansing?
Based on current rent prices, Knollwood Willow, Knollwood Park and Seymours are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lansing.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lansing?
Based on current rent prices, Fairview Area, Eastfield and Runaway Bay are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lansing.
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Which Lansing neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Lansing with the most apartments available are Southeast Lansing, Forest View and Downtown Lansing .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lansing, MI?
Because the average rent in Lansing is $992, you’ll want to make about $3,306 per month or $39,672 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Lansing, MI is 8.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lansing is 17.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $851 - $1,512. You can expect to pay 10.7% less for groceries, 3.7% more for utilities, and 10.8% more for transportation.
How does Lansing, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lansing, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,182/month
One Bedroom
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$1,350/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,636/month
Three Bedroom
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.