Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 19, 2026
Average rent in
Lansing, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 19, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lansing, MI rent rose 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,142/month. Renters today are paying $27 more per month on average than last year despite a 4.8% month-over-month decline in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Lansing sits 39.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in the Midwest with 194 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Lansing run around $795/month, 1-bedrooms around $950/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,133/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,800/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Bingham rents rose 53.1% year over year to $1,370/month across 14 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 4.3% increase. Meanwhile, Old Oakland rents fell 40.6% to $950/month, showing significant local variation within Lansing.
Median rent
Median rent in Lansing
$1,142/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Lansing is $1,142 per month as of September 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $757 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lansing
194
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lansing rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lansing, MI
Average rent prices in Lansing have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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
Lansing, MI
Rent prices in Lansing vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lansing is $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,472. 1-bedroom apartments in Lansing run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,094.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $795 | 2% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,133 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,414 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 26% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Averill Woods | $1,009 | |
Downtown Lansing | $954 | |
Fairview Area | $1,375 | |
Forest View | $1,240 | |
Holmes Street Area | $1,299 | |
Old Everett | $950 | |
Old Forest | $1,100 | |
Old Town | $1,300 | |
River Point | $1,019 | |
The Stadium District | $1,360 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,050 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,049 | 1% | 2% | |
Houses | $1,472 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,621 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,133
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,414
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
26%
Downtown Lansing
Average rent
$954
The Stadium District
Average rent
$1,360
Old Forest
Average rent
$1,100
Old Everett
Average rent
$950
Forest View
Average rent
$1,240
Old Town
Average rent
$1,300
Fairview Area
Average rent
$1,375
River Point
Average rent
$1,019
Holmes Street Area
Average rent
$1,299
Averill Woods
Average rent
$1,009
Apartments
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,049
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,472
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,621
The table above reflects average rent prices in 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 Lansing, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lansing and Bath Township by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lansing
40%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lansing, MI is 9% higher than the median rent in Bath Township, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,050
$1,100
39%$1,190
69%$1,095
$1,549
2%$1,100
$1,025
4%$1,499
$950
41%$1,424
27%$887
61%$1,111
577%Cost of living in Lansing, MI
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 8% lower |
| Groceries | 10% lower |
| Health | 5% lower |
| Housing | 17% lower |
| Transportation | 11% higher |
| Utilities | 4% higher |
Discover rentals in Lansing, MI
5d+ ago
408 W Ionia St, Lansing, MI 48933
1 bed
1 bath
$525
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3501 Simken Dr, Lansing, MI 48910
1–2 beds
1 bath
$625–$875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
515 S Chestnut St, Lansing, MI 48933
Studio–4 beds
1 bath
$669–$1,169
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 13
5d+ ago
Old Forest house for rent in Lansing
1017 W Oakland Ave, Lansing, MI 48915
2 beds
2 baths
$99,999
House for rent
9h ago
707 Prudden St, Lansing, MI 48906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$3,895
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lansing
3 beds
3 baths
$2,695
House for rent
1d ago
7877 Celosia Dr, Lansing, MI 48917
2 beds
2 baths
$2,131–$2,783
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
2305 E Jolly Rd, Lansing, MI 48910
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,020–$1,485
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Old Everett apartment for rent in Lansing
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lansing
3 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
2305 E Jolly Rd, Lansing, MI 48910
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,020–$1,485
Apartment for rent
28m ago
Verified
1401 W Holmes Rd, Lansing, MI 48910
1–2 beds
1 bath
$905
Apartment for rent
28m ago
Verified
825 N Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48906
1–2 beds
2 baths
$1,268
Apartment for rent
28m ago
Verified
1401 W Holmes Rd, Lansing, MI 48910
1 bed
1 bath
$905
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
457 E Edgewood Blvd, Lansing, MI 48911
2 beds
1 bath
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Frequently asked questions for Lansing, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Lansing rental market.
How much is rent in Lansing?
The average rent in Lansing is $1,142 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lansing?
Average rent prices in Lansing have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Lansing rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lansing is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $757 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lansing?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lansing are Old Everett ($950/mo), Downtown Lansing ($954/mo), and Averill Woods ($1,009/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lansing?
To comfortably afford rent in Lansing, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lansing?
May offers the lowest rents in Lansing with an 11% difference from September's peak pricing, while December stands out as the least competitive month with lower overall demand.
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).