Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Michigan State University, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Williamston

$1,239/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Williamston is $1,239 per month as of September 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $660 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Williamston

249

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Williamston rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Michigan State University, MI

Average rent prices in Williamston have increased by 8% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

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, MI

Rent prices in Williamston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Williamston is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Williamston run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,115

-

4%

1 bedroom

$950

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,227

-

22%

3 bedroom

$1,550

-

10%

4 bedroom

$1,865

-

73%

Studio

Average rent

$1,115

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,227

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,865

Last year

73%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Michigan State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Michigan State University, MI

4d ago

8

Very good

IONIA

408 W Ionia St, Lansing, MI 48933

1 bed

1 bath

$525

Trowbridge Lofts - Photo 1 of 1
Student housing

1d ago

8.7

Very good

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Trowbridge Lofts

1040 Trowbridge Road, East Lansing, MI 48823

Studio–2 beds

0–2 baths

$550–$824

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The Cottages (Cottages Hunsaker 1 LLC) - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.3

Very good

The Cottages (Cottages Hunsaker 1 LLC)

3945 Hunsaker Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823

1–5 beds

1–5 baths

$625–$1,275

2d ago

7.8

Very good

3501 Simken Drive

3501 Simken Dr, Lansing, MI 48910

1–2 beds

1 bath

$625–$875

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Frequently asked questions for Michigan State University, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Williamston rental market.

How much is rent in Williamston?

The average rent in Williamston is $1,239 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Williamston?

Average rent prices in Williamston have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Williamston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Williamston is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $660 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Williamston?

To comfortably afford rent in Williamston, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/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).

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