Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
East Lansing, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in East Lansing
$1,649/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in East Lansing is $1,649 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $251 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Lansing
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of East Lansing rentals at each price point
Rent trends in East Lansing, MI
Average rent prices in East Lansing have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
East Lansing, MI
Rent prices in East Lansing vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Lansing is $1,215, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in East Lansing run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,044.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,050 | 1% |  33% | |
1 bedroom | $922 | 1% | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $1,348 | 1% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $2,350 | 3% | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $3,250 | 21% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Michigan State University | $1,075 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,215 | 5% | 22% | |
Condos | $1,525 | No Change | 41% | |
Houses | $2,950 | 8% | 2% | |
Rooms | $1,549 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$922
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,348
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
1%
Michigan State University
Average rent
$1,075
Apartments
Average rent
$1,215
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
22%
Condos
Average rent
$1,525
Last year
41%
Houses
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,549
The table above reflects average rent prices in East Lansing, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in East Lansing, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in East Lansing and Bath Township by all bedroom counts and property types.
East Lansing
13%lower than the national median
40%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Lansing, MI is 44% higher than the median rent in Bath Township, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,149
$1,185
8%$1,240
38%$1,239
$1,245
43%$900
14%$1,265
$1,159
1%$950
7%$1,560
31%$1,080
33%$1,054
10%Discover rentals in East Lansing, MI
22h ago
2720 Sirhal Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$437–$1,238
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1040 Trowbridge Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$550–$824
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
53m ago
3945 Hunsaker Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823
1–5 beds
1–5 baths
$625–$1,275
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1649 Coolidge Rd #1649, East Lansing, MI 48823
4 beds
2 baths
$715
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Aug 15
4d ago
Verified
300 Bailey St, East Lansing, MI 48823
Studio
1 bath
$450–$550
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in East Lansing
4 beds
3 baths
$4,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in East Lansing
509 Walbridge Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
200 Albert Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
1 bed
1 bath
$2,277
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
1d ago
Verified
755 Burcham Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,240–$1,390
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
2d ago
Verified
1040 Trowbridge Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$550–$824
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2700 Marfitt Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
1–2 beds
1 bath
$945–$1,044
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1649 Greencrest Avenue, East Lansing, MI 48823
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
3d ago
Verified
2345 N Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2700 Marfitt Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
1–2 beds
1 bath
$945–$1,044
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
224 144, 212, 224 Highland Avenue, East Lansing, MI 48823
1–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
755 Burcham Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,240–$1,390
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
1d ago
Verified
224 144, 212, 224 Highland Avenue, East Lansing, MI 48823
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
755 Burcham Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,240–$1,390
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
3d ago
Verified
2345 N Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2700 Marfitt Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
1–2 beds
1 bath
$945–$1,044
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for East Lansing, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the East Lansing rental market.
How much is rent in East Lansing?
The average rent in East Lansing is $1,649 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Lansing?
Average rent prices in East Lansing have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does East Lansing rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Lansing is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $251 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in East Lansing?
To comfortably afford rent in East Lansing, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in East Lansing?
February and December offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in East Lansing, with February seeing the lowest rents and December experiencing the least competitive conditions. July has the highest rents, running about 18% higher than February prices.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).