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East Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Lansing, MI

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the East Lansing, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for East Lansing Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Whitehills$1,210$505868
Patriarche Park$1,295$720730
Grand River$1,600$720825
Downtown East Lansing$2,500$6601447

Cheapest Available East Lansing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Lansing, MI is a 4 Beds unit found at 25 East in the Eastfield neighborhood priced from $505. Hannah Lofts in the Forest View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Lansing apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
25 East4BR/2BA - Top Floor4BR,2BA$505
Hannah Lofts3x3.5 Townhome3BR,3BA$720
Pacific Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Wilshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Victory East Lansing2BR/1BA - 745 Burcham Drive2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 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 East Lansing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hannah Lofts4x4.5 Townhome B Alternate4BR,4.5BA$0.63
Campus Village-E. Lansing4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.66
1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down1039 S Pennsylvania Ave1BR,1BA$0.63
The Club at Chandler Crossings3 BED 3 BATH - EMERALD3BR,3BA$0.54
The Landings at Chandler Crossings2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD2BR,2BA$0.90
Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ ApartmentsThe Berkshire2BR,1BA$0.94
The Village at Chandler Crossings2 BED 2 BATH - SPARTAN2BR,2BA$0.88
Foundation | The TowerB12BR,1BA$0.96
333 Bingham St, Unit 2333 Bingham St1BR,1BA$1.14
Pacific Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Lansing

What type of rentals are currently available in East Lansing?

There are currently 349 Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI with pricing that ranges from $505 to $4,630. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Lansing ranging from $600 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Lansing?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Lansing ranges from $600 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,460.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Lansing?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Lansing range from $670 to $4,630, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $635 to $2,099. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,525 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $505.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

Written by: Trey Huguley

When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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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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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.