Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 4, 2026
Average rent in
Lansing, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lansing rent stands today
Lansing, MI rent rose 12.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,190/month. Renters today are paying $116 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Lansing sits 38.7% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has 167 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lansing rent for $799/month, 1-bedrooms for $995/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,149/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,750/month. These figures reflect the range of options available across bedroom sizes in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Lansing
$1,190/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Lansing is $1,190 per month as of August 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lansing
167
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lansing rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lansing, MI
Average rent prices in Lansing have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $1,097, whereas a house costs $1,399. 1-bedroom apartments in Lansing run $998 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,099.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $799 |  1% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $995 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,149 | 2% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Averill Woods | $950 | |
Downtown Lansing | $975 | |
Fairview Area | $1,450 | |
Forest View | $1,100 | |
Holmes Street Area | $1,295 | |
Old Everett | $1,120 | |
Old Forest | $1,100 | |
Old Town | $1,302 | |
River Point | $1,169 | |
The Stadium District | $1,385 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,097 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 15% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,399 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,214 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$799
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,149
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
Downtown Lansing
Average rent
$975
The Stadium District
Average rent
$1,385
Old Forest
Average rent
$1,100
Old Everett
Average rent
$1,120
Old Town
Average rent
$1,302
Forest View
Average rent
$1,100
Fairview Area
Average rent
$1,450
River Point
Average rent
$1,169
Averill Woods
Average rent
$950
Holmes Street Area
Average rent
$1,295
Apartments
Average rent
$1,097
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,214
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
39%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lansing, MI is 20% higher than the median rent in Bath Township, MI.
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22%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
2d 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
$650–$950
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
9h ago
Old Forest house for rent in Lansing
1017 W Oakland Ave, Lansing, MI 48915
2 beds
2 baths
$99,999
House for rent
1d ago
707 Prudden St, Lansing, MI 48906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$3,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lansing
3 beds
2 baths
$2,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
113 Pere Marquette Dr, Lansing, MI 48912
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
1h ago
Verified
1011 Runaway Bay Dr, Lansing, MI 48917
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,338–$2,791
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
Verified
515 S Chestnut St, Lansing, MI 48933
Studio–4 beds
1 bath
$669–$1,169
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 13
1h ago
Verified
1011 Runaway Bay Dr, Lansing, MI 48917
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,338–$2,791
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
Verified
515 S Chestnut St, Lansing, MI 48933
Studio–4 beds
1 bath
$669–$1,169
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 13
1d ago
Verified
515 S Chestnut St, Lansing, MI 48933
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$669–$1,019
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 13
4d ago
Verified
3335 Jonis Cir, Lansing, MI 48906
1–3 beds
1 bath
$819–$1,239
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 2
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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 $1,190 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lansing?
Average rent prices in Lansing have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Lansing rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lansing is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lansing?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lansing are Averill Woods ($950/mo), Downtown Lansing ($975/mo), and Old Forest ($1,100/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lansing?
To comfortably afford rent in Lansing, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lansing?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lansing average around $1,000/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,090/month.
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).