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Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Michigan State University
$1,094/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Michigan State University is $1,094 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $806 less per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Michigan State University
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Michigan State University rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Average rent prices in Michigan State University have decreased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Rent prices in Michigan State University vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Michigan State University is $1,115, whereas a house costs $1,785. 1-bedroom apartments in Michigan State University run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $824.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $720 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $890 |  6% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | 23% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,492 | 43% | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 | 19% | 126% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Lansing | $954 | |
Fairview Area | $1,375 | |
Forest View | $1,240 | |
Groesbeck Area | $1,250 | |
Old Everett | $950 | |
Old Forest | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,115 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,785 | 31% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$720
1 bedroom
Average rent
$890
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,492
Last 30 days
43%
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
126%
Downtown Lansing
Average rent
$954
Fairview Area
Average rent
$1,375
Forest View
Average rent
$1,240
Groesbeck Area
Average rent
$1,250
Old Everett
Average rent
$950
Old Forest
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,115
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,785
Last 30 days
31%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Michigan State University, 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 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Michigan State University and Downtown Lansing by all bedroom counts and property types.
Michigan State University
42%lower than the national median
50%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI is 15% higher than the median rent in Downtown Lansing, Lansing, MI.
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Discover rentals in Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
13h ago
Verified
1040 Trowbridge Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$550–$824
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Michigan State University house for rent in East Lansing
111 S Homer St #NA, East Lansing, MI 48912
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,785
$1,695
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 12
13h ago
Verified
1040 Trowbridge Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$550–$824
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Michigan State University house for rent in East Lansing
111 S Homer St #NA, East Lansing, MI 48912
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,785
$1,695
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 12
13h ago
Verified
1040 Trowbridge Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$550–$824
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Michigan State University house for rent in East Lansing
111 S Homer St #NA, East Lansing, MI 48912
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,785
$1,695
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 12
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Frequently asked questions for Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Michigan State University rental market.
How much is rent in Michigan State University?
The average rent in Michigan State University is $1,094 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Michigan State University?
Average rent prices in Michigan State University have decreased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Michigan State University rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Michigan State University is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $806 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Michigan State University?
To comfortably afford rent in Michigan State University, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).