
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Lansing Neighborhood of East Lansing, MI from $400 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown East Lansing area of East Lansing.


Victory East Lansing

1777 Haslett - Senior Living

Timber Lake

Prime Housing Group

Highland Apartments

Riverside Apartments

Old Canton Lane (Hodge Apartments, LLC)

Carriage Hill East Apartments and Townhomes

Waterfront Apartments (TCT 1600, LLC)

Wilshire Apartments

Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes

Woodmar Apartments

Brentwood Apartments

Andrea Hills Apartments

1001-1009 Fairway Ln
Downtown East Lansing, East Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown East Lansing?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown East Lansing Studio Apartments | $1,522 | $889 | $2,531 |
Downtown East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $775 | $4,441 |
Downtown East Lansing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $715 | $4,161 |
Downtown East Lansing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $670 | $2,447 |
Downtown East Lansing 4 Bedroom Apartments | $955 | $660 | $1,055 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown East Lansing Neighborhood of East Lansing, MI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown East Lansing Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown East Lansing area of East Lansing, MI is a 3 Beds unit found at Hannah Lofts priced from $720. Victory East Lansing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Downtown East Lansing apartments for rent in East Lansing, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hannah Lofts | 3x3.5 Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $720 |
Victory East Lansing | 2BR/1BA - 745 Burcham Drive | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Wilshire Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ Apartments | The Berkshire | 2BR,1BA | $808 |
Abbot Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $889 |
Timber Lake | The Canopy | Studio,1BA | $900 |
1777 Haslett - Senior Living | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Brentwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $930 |
Highland Apartments | Glade | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown East Lansing, MI
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown East Lansing area is the $0.63 price per square foot 4x4.5 Townhome B Alternate Model at Hannah Lofts in the in the Forest View neighborhood starting from $1,040. The second greatest value Downtown East Lansing apartment is the 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Model at Campus Village-E. Lansing starting at $925 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Square One neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown East Lansing apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hannah Lofts | 4x4.5 Townhome B Alternate | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.63 |
Campus Village-E. Lansing | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.66 |
Woodward Way | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
Raleigh House Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
1777 Haslett - Senior Living | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Blakeview Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Abbott Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2 People | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ Apartments | The Berkshire | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Brentwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Foundation | The Tower | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central East Lansing, MI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Downtown East Lansing Neighborhood in East Lansing, MI
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
2 / 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 Cheap Downtown East Lansing Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown East Lansing?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown East Lansing is under $956.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown East Lansing?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown East Lansing is Wilshire Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Downtown East Lansing costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 491 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown East Lansing?
Cheap apartments in Downtown East Lansing have an average cost of $722 which is $1,778 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East Lansing.
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