Evergreen Park
900 Long Blvd,
Lansing, MI 48911
$945 - $1,595
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Lansing, MI
What is the average rent in Lansing, MI?
$1,026/month
Average Rent
658 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of May 2026, the average rent in Lansing, MI is $1,026 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,643/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 $899 per month for a studio, $1,026 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,247 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,558 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lansing, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $24 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 May 2026
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Rent Ranges in Lansing, MI
Last Updated May 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
14%
Below $700/month
43%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
10%
$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, Southeast Lansing, Forest View and River Point are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lansing.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lansing?
Based on current rent prices, Northtown, Old Town Lansing and The Stadium District 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, Downtown Lansing and Forest View .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lansing, MI?
Because the average rent in Lansing is $1,026, you’ll want to make about $3,420 per month or $41,040 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 17.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $899 - $1,558. You can expect to pay 10.1% less for groceries, 3.2% more for utilities, and 10.9% 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
$732/month
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One Bedroom
$872/month
$1,521/month
Two Bedroom
$1,137/month
$1,509/month
Three Bedroom
$1,597/month
$2,001/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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.