Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI from $400 with Washer/Dryer (23 Rentals)

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Cedar Greens Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Greens Apartments

1135 E Michigan AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
Student Housing
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Abbott Parkside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Abbott Parkside

2700 Marfitt RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
Senior Living
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1855 Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1855 Place

1230 Garden City RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
Student Housing
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  • Smoke Free

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745 Burcham Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

745 Burcham Dr

745 Burcham DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
Student Housing
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Burnt Tree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnt Tree Apartments

2385-2430 Burnt Tree LnEast Lansing, MI 48823
Student Housing
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Coolidge Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coolidge Arms

921 Coolidge RdLansing, MI 48912
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Pinewood Club Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Club Apartments

2115-2125 Provincial House DrLansing, MI 48910
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Marsh Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marsh Pointe

5895 Marsh RdHaslett, MI 48840
Senior Living
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Getting Around East Lansing, MI

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lansing Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Lansing?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Lansing is under $889.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lansing?

The cheapest apartment in East Lansing is Brentwood Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in East Lansing costs $1,753.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Lansing?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 72 regular apartments in East Lansing that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Lansing?

Cheap apartments in East Lansing have an average cost of $657 which is $1,096 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lansing.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.