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Apartments in Downtown East Lansing

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$693 - 1,330
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Berrytree Apartments
2950 Whitehall Dr Okemos, MI
1 - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
19
$1,620
230 N Clemens Ave
Lansing, MI
3 BR | Aug. 7, 2025
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21
$2,100
226 N Clemens Ave
Lansing, MI
4 BR | Aug. 7, 2025
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$1,300 - 1,600
The Venue
2010 E Michigan Ave Lansing, MI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
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3
$680
Woodmar
936 N. Fairview Ave. Lansing, MI
1 BR | Available Now
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23
$2,300
337 N Clemens Ave
Lansing, MI
4 BR | Aug. 6, 2025
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24
$810 - 915
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Ashton Lake Apartments
Deal
3.5
2610 Marfitt Rd East Lansing, MI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
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5
$1,034 - 1,384
Ashton Lake
2610 Marfitt RD East Lansing, MI
1 - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
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27
$920
Abbott Parkside
2700 Marfitt Rd E Lansing, MI
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Senior Community
Air Conditioning
63
$1,716 - 2,179
Pine Lane Estates
2512 Lake Lansing Road Lansing, MI
2 BR | Available Now
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$850 - 1,125
Willow Ponds Townhomes
7500 Yellow Wood Ln Lansing, MI
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 155 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 $928 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 $810 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 $1,195 per month.

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

Rentable.co has over 2,605 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 $930 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 $1,150 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 $1,150 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 $37,000 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:
January Rent Report

Welcome to the January 2025 East Lansing Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the January 2025 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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$1,160
$780
$390
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1 BR       2 BR

East Lansing Rent Prices Increase From December to January

East Lansing rent prices increased over the last month. From December to January, the city experienced a 1.5% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a East Lansing one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,083.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from December to January, East Lansing experienced a 0.97% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a East Lansing two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,452.0.

January 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.

January 2025 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
$4,103
$3,142
$2,383
$2,341
$1,905
$1,282
$1,242
$1,219
$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 January 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR January 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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