Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Average rent in
Lansing, MI

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lansing, MI is $1,100. This is -44%, or $850, lower than the national average.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,100

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

219

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lansing, MI is $1,100. This is -44%, or $850, lower than the national average.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
72%
11%
5%
2%
$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

51%
49%
Owner-occupied
Renter-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 price trends in
Lansing, MI

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lansing, MI have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Lansing, MI

The monthly rent for an apartment in Lansing, MI is $1,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lansing, MI costs about $1,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,050. Houses for rent in Lansing, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,450.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$996

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,099

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,397

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,225

7%

14%

Studio

$795

2%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$996

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,397

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

14%

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.

Compare rent prices in Lansing, MI to other cities

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

Lansing

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lansing, MI is equal to the median rent in Bath Township, MI.

More data insights and reports

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$1,005

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$945

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Cost of living in
Lansing, MI

The overall cost of living in Lansing, MI is 9% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

8% lower

Groceries

11% lower

Health

7% lower

Housing

18% lower

Transportation

6% higher

Utilities

4% higher

Apartments for rent in Albion

Discover rentals in Lansing, MI

601 Shiawassee - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

7.2

Very good

601 Shiawassee

601 W Shiawassee St, Lansing, MI 48933

1 bed

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Old Everett apartment for rent in Lansing

3315 South Pennsylvania Avenue - 106

3315 S Pennsylvania Ave #106, Lansing, MI 48910

Studio

0 baths

$400

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 9

1713 Todd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Moores Park house for rent in Lansing

House for rent

Available Aug 1

3501 Simken Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

3501 Simken Drive

3501 Simken Dr, Lansing, MI 48910

1–2 beds

1 bath

$550–$799

Apartment for rent

Historical -  Capital Manor - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.5

Excellent

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Historical - Capital Manor

515 S Chestnut St, Lansing, MI 48933

Studio–4 beds

1 bath

$669–$1,169

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 13

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Reside 517 LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.5

Very good

Reside 517 LLC

905 821, 829, 837, 901, 905 E. Shiawassee Street, Lansing, MI 48912

1–2 beds

1 bath

$675–$850

Apartment for rent

Jolly Flatz - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.6

Very good

Jolly Flatz

645 E Jolly Rd, Lansing, MI 48910

1–2 beds

1 bath

$700–$825

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 22

Hiland Flatz - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Hiland Flatz

2901 Mersey Ln, Lansing, MI 48911

1–2 beds

1 bath

$700–$800

Apartment for rent

Available May 6