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Foundation | The Gates
500-550 Michigan Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
East Lansing, MI 48823
- 2–4 Bedrooms
- 815–1,044Square Feet
About Foundation | The Gates
Welcome to The Gates Apartments located right on the West end of Michigan State University's campus in East Lansing! As a resident, you’ll enjoy an inviting studio, two, or four bedroom apartment, along with a fantastic selection of community amenities. All of our floorplans offer a furnished living room, spacious kitchen with dining room table and chairs, full-size appliances, granite countertops, built-in closets, individual-lock bedrooms for extra security, gigabit-internet already installed, and a full-size washer and dryer in-unit!
Foundation | The Gates is located in the Downtown East Lansing Neighborhood and 48823 Zip code of East Lansing, MI.
Unique Features and Amenities
- 1GB WiFi
- Full-Size Appliances
- Living Room Furniture Included
- On CATA Bus Route
- Online Maintenance Requests
- On-Site Parking
- Professionally Managed
- Resident Events / Activities
- Spacious Built-In Closets
- Walkable To Campus
- Washer and Dryer in Unit
Property Contact Info
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Floorplan Pricing and Availability
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com's new Interactive Property Map allows you to see where every available unit is located at this community.Try It Now >2 Bedrooms
$1,099
2x2 G
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 815 sq ftAvailable Aug 21Model Gallery
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,099/person August 21, 2025 Private 815 Unit Private Amenities and Features
Unique Features
- 1GB WiFi
- Full-Size Appliances
- Living Room Furniture Included
- Spacious Built-In Closets
- Washer and Dryer in Unit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $1,099
Apartment Model: 2x2 G2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 815 sq ftAvailable August 21, 2025![]()
2x2 G - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 2x2 G2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 815 sq ftAvailable August 21, 20254 Bedrooms
$999
4x2 G
4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1044 sq ftAvailable Aug 21Model Gallery
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $999/person August 21, 2025 Private 1044 Unit Private Amenities and Features
Unique Features
- 1GB WiFi
- Full-Size Appliances
- Living Room Furniture Included
- Spacious Built-In Closets
- Washer and Dryer in Unit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $999
Apartment Model: 4x2 G4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1044 sq ftAvailable August 21, 2025![]()
4x2 G - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 4x2 G4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1044 sq ftAvailable August 21, 2025$999
4x2.5 G
4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1044 sq ftAvailable Aug 21Model Gallery
Floorplans
Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $999/person August 21, 2025 Private 1044 Unit Private Amenities and Features
Unique Features
- 1GB WiFi
- Full-Size Appliances
- Living Room Furniture Included
- Spacious Built-In Closets
- Washer and Dryer in Unit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $999
Apartment Model: 4x2.5 G4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1044 sq ftAvailable August 21, 2025![]()
4x2.5 G - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 4x2.5 G4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1044 sq ftAvailable August 21, 2025
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
Property Information
- 139 Units
- 4 Stories
- Built in 1966
Lease Terms
- 12
Pet Policy
Pet Policy - Cats
- Cats Allowed
- 2 Pet Limit
- $20 Monthly Pet Rent
- $300 Fee
Pet Policy - Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
- $300 Fee
- $20 Monthly Pet Rent
- 2 Pet Limit
Fee & Deposit Info
One-Time Fees
- $30 Application Fee
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500-550 Michigan Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
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Hours and Contact Info
Open Now
Currently Closed
By Appointment
| Monday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–3:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting Around
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
100 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Renters Reviews and Ratings
Great Location!
October 16, 2024The gates is a great apartment right off of campus!Property Manager Responded
November 5, 2024Thank you for your amazing review! We are thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your time at The Gates and that our location is convenient for you! - The Tower Team, (517) 351-5199, choosefoundation@peakmade.com.
Review from Apartments.com
Rude and unhelpful
August 18, 2020The leasing manager was extremely rude and unhelpful. They charge for time you are not living in the apartment. No pro ration for the month of move in. Great way to rip off college kids and their parents. I would steer clear of this place and their dishonest practices.Review from Apartments.com
DO NOT LIVE HERE AT ALL COSTS
December 12, 2019I would not want my worst enemy to stay at the gates. They do not have adequate parking for all residents, so I'm forced to walk 10 minutes just to get to my car. I have to pay forty dollars a month to be able to park my car 10 minutes from where I live, like that makes any sense whatsoever. The elevator does not work half the time, and I was even stuck in it for five minutes on numerous occasions. The wifi is basically not even working, and I am forced to result to using my hotspot for my ...computer half the time. They charge way too much money for how poor of an apartment this is. What ever you do, DO NOT LIVE HERE.Property Manager Responded
December 19, 2019Hi valued resident, We are sad to hear you have had an unsatisfactory experience at The Gates. These sound like valid concerns that we would be more than happy to discuss with you so we can help to improve your living experience here at The Gates. We are available in the leasing office Monday-Friday, 9AM to 6PM. Please feel free to stop by whenever you are available so we can help. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Have a great day!
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The Manor is actually trash
July 30, 2019This place has the worst management of all time. The leasing people are so unorganized and unprofessional when it comes to communicating to the residents I don't understand how they are getting away with this.Review from Apartments.com
HORRIBLE MANAGEMENT
September 28, 2018My daughter rented from The Gates this past year and sublet to someone else for half of the time. We were misguided and misinformed by the management. The Leasing and Marketing Team Leader of The Gates told us over and over again that she would get the necessary paperwork from our subleaser. She never did and we are currently out over $2,000. He paid only partial payments to us throughout his 7 and half months and kept saying he would pay us. The Gates messed up by never following through ...and getting the necessary documentation from him. We live 4 hours away and is was not possible to do check in, other than by phone, when possible. We were assured by The Gates employee that she would take care of it and NOT TO WORRY. The Gates is at fault and I plan on pursuing this issue further with them. I actually did try to talk to upper management but had no luck. Now that I know we are unable to locate this person that owes us a lot of money, I will be involving The Gates once again in this horrible nightmare. This person who "helped" us no longer works at The Gates. My guess is that she was fired. Huh, I wonder why? Sadly, at our expense. Do not rent from The Gates!!!!!Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Untrustworthy
June 16, 2018person at the leasing office outright lied about everything involving the price and rates.Review from Apartments.com
550 Michigan Ave
August 31, 2015These apartments are only three years old and are in a great location for students wanting to be close to campus and downtown! Very high end apartments but, built with little effort. The management company will charge you for everything and anything it can. 4 bedroom/2 bath with no utilities included. Parking is terrible! Spend your money else where.Review from Apartments.com
Nearby Schools
Glencairn School
East Lansing
939 North Harrison Road
Public School - Grades PK-5 (299 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
East Lansing High School
East Lansing
509 Burcham Drive
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1255 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
Macdonald Middle School
East Lansing
1601 Burcham Drive
Public School - Grades 6-8 (864 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.7 miles away
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Foundation | The Gates.
Big Box and Retail
Staples
3003 E Michigan Ave
3 minute drive / 1.02 miles away
Walgreens
3425 E Saginaw St
3 minute drive / 1.09 miles away
Meijer
2055 W Grand River Ave
7 minute drive / 3.4 miles away
Colleges and Universities
Groceries
Meijer
2055 W Grand River Ave
7 minute drive / 3.4 miles away
Aldi
5165 Marsh Rd
8 minute drive / 3.92 miles away
Kroger
4884 Marsh Rd
8 minute drive / 3.95 miles away
Hospitals
Shopping Centers
Foundation | The Gates has 5 shopping centers within 1.0 miles.
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansing Studio Apartments | $1,577 | $889 | $2,905 |
| East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $750 | $5,145 |
| East Lansing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $715 | $4,161 |
| East Lansing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $670 | $4,490 |
| East Lansing 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,249 | $505 | $1,775 |
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