Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 7, 2025

Average rent in
East Lansing, MI

Last updated on September 7, 2025

Last updated on September 7, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in East Lansing, MI have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 17% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
East Lansing, MI

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in East Lansing, MI is $1,454. This is -27% lower than the national average.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,454

increased by17%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

30

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in East Lansing, MI is $1,454. This is -27% lower than the national average.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
48%
28%
9%
8%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

61%
39%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
East Lansing, MI

The monthly rent for an apartment in East Lansing, MI is $1,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in East Lansing, MI costs about $1,149 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,308. Houses for rent in East Lansing, MI are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,375.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,149

2%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,434

8%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,720

17%

31%

4 bedroom

$2,395

21%

56%

Studio

$975

2%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,434

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,720

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

56%

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.

Compare rent prices in East Lansing, MI to other cities

Median rent prices in East Lansing, MI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bath Township, MI.

East Lansing

Median rent price$1,454
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Lansing, MI is 45% higher than the median rent in Bath Township, MI.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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