
Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI Under $1,200 (149 Rentals)


Historic Hillcrest Village Apartments

The Landings at Chandler Crossings

Hannah Lofts

Hidden Tree Apartments and Townhomes

The Village at Chandler Crossings

The Uptowne Apartments

Abbott Pointe Apartments
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The Club at Chandler Crossings

Arbor Forest Apartments

Hull Flats

Castle Pointe

The Quarters East Lansing

Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ Apartments

Timber Lake

The Cottages

Stonehouse Village

Stonehouse Village VI
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Treehouse West Apartments

Ashton Lake Apartments

Campus Village-E. Lansing

The Rocks at East Lansing

Highland Apartments

Stonehedge

Foundation | The Tower

Homestead Apartments
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1777 Haslett - Senior Living

Capitol Villa Apartments

Cambria Heights Apartments and Townhomes

Hub East Lansing

Abbot Manor

Woodbrook Village Apartments

1643 Haslett Rd, Unit 1643

Waterfront Apartments (TCT 1600, LLC)
East Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lansing?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Lansing Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $1,672 | $889 | $4,643 |
East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,540 | $700 | $10,000+ |
East Lansing 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,483 | $725 | $4,882 |
East Lansing 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,891 | $670 | $5,260 |
East Lansing 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,373 | $525 | $2,000 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about East Lansing
How much are Studio apartments in East Lansing?
There are currently 31 Studio Apartments in East Lansing with rent ranges from $889 to $4,643 with an average price of $1,672.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom East Lansing Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East Lansing ranges from $700 to $10,767 with an average monthly rent of $1,540.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East Lansing cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East Lansing range from $725 to $4,882. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,483.
How expensive are East Lansing Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 47 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East Lansing on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $670 to $5,260 - averaging $1,891 for the location.
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