Listed 3 Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
Location
551 John R St, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA
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Contact
Simply Managed
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Property Overview
551 John R St, East Lansing, MI 48823, offers a strong visual preview with 15 photos and sits in a lively, walkable area with many nearby mixed-use spaces and restaurants. It also stands out for pet convenience, with nearby grooming, supply, and hospital options, plus no breed or pet restrictions.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- Elementary school nearby
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Social life
Amenities for 551 John R St
Features
| Dryer | Washer |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Oven |
| Range | Refrigerator |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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About 551 John R St
Recently updated home Great living space Licensed for 4 unrelated Great neighborhood 4 spacious bedrooms Tenants handle all utilities Lawncare included! Resident benefit package required. $40 per month not included in the rent. RBP includes credit building, rewards for on time payments (cash back up to $120/year!), renters insurance, and more.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 551 John R St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 miles away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 0.9 miles away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Zip code | 48823 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in East Lansing
4-bedroom apartments at 551 John R St cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in East Lansing.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
East Lansing
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,192 |
| December 2024 | $1,756 |
| January 2025 | $1,362 |
| February 2025 | $1,465 |
| March 2025 | $1,983 |
| April 2025 | $2,120 |
| May 2025 | $2,262 |
| June 2025 | $2,667 |
| July 2025 | $4,070 |
| August 2025 | $3,913 |
| September 2025 | $3,271 |
| October 2025 | $3,360 |
| November 2025 | $3,281 |
| December 2025 | $3,273 |
| January 2026 | $3,439 |
| February 2026 | $3,460 |
| March 2026 | $3,300 |
| April 2026 | $2,154 |
| May 2026 | $1,248 |
| June 2026 | $1,542 |
| July 2026 | $1,388 |
| August 2026 | $1,805 |
| September 2026 | $2,489 |
| October 2026 | $2,971 |
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Can I afford to live at 551 John R St?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$120,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $120,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,000.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 years ago | $2,800 |
Schools near 551 John R St
Marble School
729 n hagadorn rd
east lansing, MI, 48823
PK, K-5Public
A-
Red Cedar School
1110 narcissus dr
east lansing, MI, 48823
PK, K-5Public
Ingham Isd Asd Programs
1811 pinecrest dr
east lansing, MI, 48823
PK, K-8Public
Gardner International School
333 dahlia dr
lansing, MI, 48911
K-8Public
C-
Capital Area K12 Online
4200 wainwright ave
lansing, MI, 48911
K-12Public
Getting around East Lansing near 551 John R St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 551 John R St, East Lansing
Groceries
3/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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