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Rental Market Trends in Lansing, MI

What is the average rent in Lansing, MI?

$1,000/month

Average Rent

653 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of August 2025, the average rent in Lansing, MI is $1,000 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/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 $904 per month for a studio, $1,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,194 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,473 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$904/month
475 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,000/month
653 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,194/month
940 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,473/month
1,212 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,668/month
738 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,571/month
1,248 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,009/month
1,590 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$962/month
702 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lansing, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.1%, which averages out to $31 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 August 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lansing, MI
Last Updated August 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lansing, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
18% Below $700/month
40% $700 - $1,000/month
34% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lansing?

Based on current rent prices, Groesbeck Area, Genesse and Dovers Crossing are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lansing.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Groesbeck Area
$918/month
674 Sq Ft
Genesse
$972/month
802 Sq Ft
Dovers Crossing
$1,041/month
703 Sq Ft
Southeast Lansing
$1,134/month
693 Sq Ft
Forest View
$1,191/month
710 Sq Ft
Delta Township
$1,227/month
708 Sq Ft
Downtown Lansing
$1,260/month
660 Sq Ft
River Point
$1,262/month
593 Sq Ft
Reo Town
$1,282/month
603 Sq Ft
Westside
$1,283/month
607 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lansing?

Based on current rent prices, Oak Park, Northtown and Old Town Lansing are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lansing.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oak Park
$1,556/month
717 Sq Ft
Northtown
$1,484/month
725 Sq Ft
Old Town Lansing
$1,483/month
728 Sq Ft
The Stadium District
$1,394/month
688 Sq Ft
Eastfield
$1,360/month
638 Sq Ft
South Capitol Avenue
$1,296/month
602 Sq Ft
Westside
$1,283/month
607 Sq Ft
Reo Town
$1,282/month
603 Sq Ft
River Point
$1,262/month
593 Sq Ft
Downtown Lansing
$1,260/month
660 Sq Ft

Which Lansing neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Lansing with the most apartments available are Downtown Lansing, Southeast Lansing and Forest View .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lansing
$1,260/month
660 Sq Ft
Southeast Lansing
$1,134/month
693 Sq Ft
Forest View
$1,191/month
710 Sq Ft
River Point
$1,262/month
593 Sq Ft
Westside
$1,283/month
607 Sq Ft
Reo Town
$1,282/month
603 Sq Ft
South Capitol Avenue
$1,296/month
602 Sq Ft
Dovers Crossing
$1,041/month
703 Sq Ft
Delta Township
$1,227/month
708 Sq Ft
The Stadium District
$1,394/month
688 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lansing, MI?

Because the average rent in Lansing is $1,000, you’ll want to make about $3,333 per month or $39,996 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 $904 - $1,473. You can expect to pay 10.7% less for groceries, 3.7% more for utilities, and 10.8% more for transportation.

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Lansing, MI

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Apartment Averages

Groesbeck Area

Lansing, MI

Oak Park

Lansing, MI

Studio
$736/month
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One Bedroom
$815/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,086/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,782/month
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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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