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Apartments in Downtown East Lansing

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$1,869 - 3,099
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The Abbot
5.0
233 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI
Studio - 2 BR | Aug. 21, 2025
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$8,580
437 Abbott Rd
East Lansing, MI
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$1,040
102 Albert St Unit 6
East Lansing, MI
Studio | Aug. 22, 2025
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$635
102 Albert St Unit Single
East Lansing, MI
Studio | Aug. 22, 2025
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$1,118
102 Albert St Unit Reg
East Lansing, MI
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,740
513 Park Lane
East Lansing, MI
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,780
147 Elizabeth St
East Lansing, MI
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,445 - 2,730
Newman Lofts
200 Albert Ave. East Lansing, MI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$6,030
532 Abbot Rd
East Lansing, MI
8+ BR | Available Now
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$2,400
517 Evergreen Ave
East Lansing, MI
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,680
534 Evergreen Ave
East Lansing, MI
4 BR | Available Now
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$3,900
533 Evergreen Ave
East Lansing, MI
6 BR | Available Now
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$3,225
543 Evergreen Ave
East Lansing, MI
5 BR | Available Now
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$2,680
610 Evergreen Ave
East Lansing, MI
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,640
125 Fern St
East Lansing, MI
4 BR | Available Now
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$3,300
624 Evergreen Ave
East Lansing, MI
5 BR | Available Now
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$2,680
601 Forest St
East Lansing, MI
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,680
615 Forest St
East Lansing, MI
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,085
321 Elizabeth St
East Lansing, MI
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,845
512 Dorothy Ln
East Lansing, MI
3 BR | Available Now
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$3,125
520 Dorothy Ln
East Lansing, MI
5 BR | Available Now
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$4,865
310 Charles St.
Deal
East Lansing, MI
7 BR | Available Now
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$4,170
308 Charles St.
Deal
East Lansing, WI
6 BR | Available Now
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$1,890
649 Evergreen Ave
East Lansing, MI
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,540
654 Forest St
East Lansing, MI
4 BR | Available Now
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$7,930
214 Charles St.
Deal
East Lansing, MI
8+ BR | Available Now
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$2,400
535 Dorothy Ln
East Lansing, MI
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,540
656 Forest St
East Lansing, MI
4 BR | Available Now
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$4,360
135 Burcham Dr.
East Lansing, MI
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$5,625
335 Hillcrest Ave
East Lansing, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Downtown on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 161 apartments available near Downtown.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Downtown?

The average rent for a studio apartment near Downtown is around $907 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Downtown?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment near Downtown is around $825 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Downtown?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment near Downtown is around $1,200 per month.

How many apartments are available in East Lansing, MI on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 2,604 apartments available in East Lansing.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in East Lansing, MI?

The average rent for a studio apartment in East Lansing is around $910 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in East Lansing, MI?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in East Lansing is around $850 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in East Lansing, MI?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in East Lansing is around $1,160 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in East Lansing, MI?

For a two-bedroom apartment in East Lansing, the average rent price is $1,160 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in East Lansing, MI?

Based on average rent prices in East Lansing, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $36,000 to live comfortably.

Downtown Neighborhood Summary

Downtown East Lansing is the hub of the city, containing many of the area’s best attractions, dining, and shopping. This vibrant area is brimming with energy, partially because it is the home of MSU. There are many amazing restaurants to dine in, great shopping, a vibrant college-driven nightlife, and many fabulous art galleries. This area of town is also incredibly walkable, featuring wide sidewalks and tree-lined streets. These are just some of the many great things to do in Downtown East Lansing. Living here is not for the faint of heart or lovers of quiet.

East Lansing:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2024 East Lansing Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2024 key findings and figures for the East Lansing rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in East Lansing and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of East Lansing average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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1 BR       2 BR

East Lansing Rent Prices Increase From November to December

East Lansing rent prices increased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a 0.85% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a East Lansing one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,067.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, East Lansing experienced a 0.84% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a East Lansing two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,438.0.

December Prices: East Lansing vs. Surrounding Areas

Okemos, MI
Holt, MI
East Lansing, MI
Haslett, MI
Lansing, MI
Cortland, NY
$1,214
$1,149
$858
$804
$757
$650
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in East Lansing and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in East Lansing over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 2 of the East Lansing suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 3 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Okemos, MI, Holt, MI .

  • Rent decreased in Lansing, MI, Cortland, NY, Haslett, MI.

  • 2 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of East Lansing.

  • 3 suburbs are currently priced lower than the city of East Lansing.

December 2024 Pricing Trends: East Lansing vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
East Lansing, MI
$4,134
$3,160
$2,389
$2,353
$1,914
$1,318
$1,255
$1,234
$858
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

East Lansing Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in East Lansing over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, East Lansing average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a East Lansing one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about East Lansing and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for East Lansing and suburbs

1 BR December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 2 BR M/M % Change
Lansing, MI $757.0 -0.40% $912.0 1.79%
East Lansing, MI $858.0 1.78% $1,274.0 3.83%
Cortland, NY $650.0 0.00% $1,551.0 -12.32%
Haslett, MI $804.0 -1.71% $933.0 -0.11%
Okemos, MI $1,214.0 11.68% $1,243.0 4.72%
Holt, MI $1,149.0 2.32% $1,518.0 1.61%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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