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property at 917 Seymour Ave

917 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48906

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

property at 323 W Saginaw St

323 W Saginaw St

LansingMI48933

East Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Lansing, MI

Pricing Updated: 04/24/2025

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
Patriarche Park$1,450$72036
Whitehills$1,450$52540
Grand River$1,587$72046
Downtown East Lansing$2,500$660111

Cheapest Available East Lansing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Lansing, MI is a 3 Beds unit found at Hannah Lofts in the Forest View neighborhood priced from $720. Victory East Lansing in the Forest View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Lansing apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hannah Lofts3x3.5 Townhome3BR,3BA$720
Victory East Lansing2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive2BR,1BA$725
Pacific Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Brentwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
745 Burcham Dr2BR/1BA - 745 Burcham Drive2BR,1BA$805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI

As of April 24, 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 $899 with a $0.65 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$0.65
Block 364x44BR,4BA$0.41
1224 E Malcolm X St, Unit #11224 E Malcolm X St1BR,1BA$0.83
1033 E Oakland Ave, Unit B1033 E Oakland Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
1603 Jerome St, Unit B1603 Jerome St1BR,1BA$0.83
The Landings at Chandler Crossings2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD2BR,2BA$0.90
The Village at Chandler Crossings2 BED 2 BATH - SPARTAN2BR,2BA$0.87
Foundation | The TowerB12BR,1BA$0.96
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 357 Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI with pricing that ranges from $525 to $5,331. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Lansing ranging from $600 to $3,800.

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 $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,414.

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 $3,425, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $525.

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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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.