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Lansing, MI 48911
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Rental Market Trends in Lansing, MI
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Lansing, MI is $1,042/month.
Rent in Lansing is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,042/month
Average Rent
659 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.3%
Change / Year
1,601
Available Apartments
Lansing rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Lansing average $920 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Lansing average $1,042 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Lansing average $1,249 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Lansing average $1,569 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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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 $25 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Lansing, MI
August 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
11%
Below $700/month
42%
$700 - $1,000/month
35%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
10%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lansing?
Based on current rent prices, Fabulous Acres, Southeast Lansing and Forest View 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 $1,042, you’ll want to make about $3,473 per month or $41,676 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 $920 - $1,569. You can expect to pay 10.1% less for groceries, 3.9% 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.
View the Lansing Area GuideStudio
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One Bedroom
$865/month
$1,554/month
Two Bedroom
$866/month
$1,532/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,995/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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East Lansing
Avg Rent: $1,096/month
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Holt
Avg Rent: $1,153/month
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Okemos
Avg Rent: $1,337/month
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Dewitt
Avg Rent: $1,277/month
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Haslett
Avg Rent: $1,089/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Lansing?
The average rent in Lansing is $1,042 per month, which is 37.4% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Lansing?
The average rent for a house in Lansing, MI is $1,465 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Lansing?
The average rent for a townhome in Lansing, MI is $1,123 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Lansing?
The average rent for a condo in Lansing, MI is $995 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Lansing?
Rents in Lansing, MI are increasing, with prices up 2.3% year-over-year and $25 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Lansing?
In Lansing, MI, 42% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.