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Last updated on June 20, 2026
Average rent in
Lansing, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 20, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Lansing rent stands today
Lansing, MI rent rose 16.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $111 more per month on average than last year, extending a climb that has brought rents close to the 2024 peak of $1,236/month.
Compared to national trends
Lansing sits 38.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 169 total rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value in Michigan.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lansing run around $750/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,032/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,150/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,674/month. These bedroom tiers represent the main rental options available in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Lansing
$1,200/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Lansing is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lansing
169
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lansing rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lansing, MI
Average rent prices in Lansing have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,499. 1-bedroom apartments in Lansing run $1,040 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,090.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | 6% |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,032 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,149 | No Change | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,674 | 2% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Lansing | $1,100 | |
Fairview Area | $1,175 | |
Forest View | $975 | |
Groesbeck Area | $1,350 | |
Holmes Street Area | $1,350 | |
Old Everett | $900 | |
Old Forest | $1,213 | |
Old Town | $1,095 | |
River Point | $1,240 | |
The Stadium District | $1,397 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,095 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,275 | 15% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,499 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,596 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,032
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,149
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,674
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
Downtown Lansing
Average rent
$1,100
The Stadium District
Average rent
$1,397
Old Forest
Average rent
$1,213
Old Everett
Average rent
$900
Forest View
Average rent
$975
Old Town
Average rent
$1,095
Fairview Area
Average rent
$1,175
River Point
Average rent
$1,240
Groesbeck Area
Average rent
$1,350
Holmes Street Area
Average rent
$1,350
Apartments
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$1,499
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,596
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
38%lower than the national median
31%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lansing, MI is 11% lower than the median rent in Bath Township, MI.
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21%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
Old Everett apartment for rent in Lansing
3315 S Pennsylvania Ave #106, Lansing, MI 48910
Studio
0 baths
$400
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 9
17h ago
3501 Simken Dr, Lansing, MI 48910
1–2 beds
1 bath
$550–$950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
515 S Chestnut St, Lansing, MI 48933
Studio–4 beds
1 bath
$669–$1,169
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 13
18h ago
905 821, 829, 837, 901, 905 E. Shiawassee Street, Lansing, MI 48912
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$775
Apartment for rent
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
1d ago
707 Prudden St, Lansing, MI 48906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$4,250
Apartment for rent
Available May 10
1d ago
7877 Celosia Dr, Lansing, MI 48917
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150–$3,197
Apartment for rent
2d ago
113 Pere Marquette Dr, Lansing, MI 48912
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 4
1d ago
Verified
1011 Runaway Bay Dr, Lansing, MI 48917
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,349–$2,849
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
Verified
3335 Jonis Cir, Lansing, MI 48906
1–3 beds
1 bath
$799–$1,199
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
1d ago
Verified
1011 Runaway Bay Dr, Lansing, MI 48917
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,349–$2,849
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
2d ago
Verified
3606 Pleasant Grove Road, Lansing, MI 48910
1–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1011 Runaway Bay Dr, Lansing, MI 48917
1 bed
1 bath
$1,412–$2,434
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 6
1d ago
Verified
3335 Jonis Cir, Lansing, MI 48906
1–3 beds
1 bath
$799–$1,199
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 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 $1,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lansing?
Average rent prices in Lansing have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.
How does Lansing rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lansing is 38% 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 Old Everett ($900/mo), Forest View ($975/mo), and Old Town ($1,095/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?
Lansing's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units also average around $1,100 monthly. Both bedroom types remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, with minimal price fluctuations.
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).