1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI (142 Rentals)

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Oakwood Apartments
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Oakwood Apartments

410 W Saginaw StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Garten Haus
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Garten Haus

400 Gunson StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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College Park Apartments
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College Park Apartments

2722 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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135 Kedzie St
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135 Kedzie St

135 Kedzie StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Beal Street Apartments
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Beal Street Apartments

208-216 Beal StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Abbott Parkside
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Abbott Parkside

2700 Marfitt RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Pleasant View
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Pleasant View

311-315 W Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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1855 Place
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1855 Place

1230 Garden City RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Stoddard Apartments
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Stoddard Apartments

134-144 Stoddard AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Lowebrook Apartments
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Lowebrook Apartments

1300 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Oakridge Apartments
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Oakridge Apartments

1250-1260 Oak Ridge AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Masonic Temple
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Masonic Temple

314 Mac AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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East Knolls Apartments
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East Knolls Apartments

1448 Oak Ridge AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Eastwind Apartments
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Eastwind Apartments

1501-1551 East Lansing DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Stoneridge Apartments
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Stoneridge Apartments

1547 N Hagadorn RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Cedarbrook Apartments
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Cedarbrook Apartments

208 Cedar StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Courtyard Flatlets
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Courtyard Flatlets

129 Highland AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 31, 2025

There are currently 66 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in East Lansing, MI neighborhoods that range in price from $750 to $2,869. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in East Lansing with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Whitehills32$1,140$750
Downtown East Lansing24$1,110$750
Grand River7$1,695$1,200
Patriarche Park3$1,017$900

Largest Available East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in East Lansing, MI is found at Towne Square Apartments and Townhomes in the Forest View neighborhood and is 1,145 square feet priced from $920. Capitol Villa Apartments in the Michigan State University neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 875 square feet and currently listed start at $1,307. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in East Lansing:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Towne Square Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1,145 Sq Ft$920
Capitol Villa Apartments1 bed, 1 bath875 Sq Ft$1,307
Woodbrook Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath with or without Den860 Sq Ft$1,033
Hillcrest Village ApartmentsBungalow810 Sq Ft$1,159
Briarcliffe Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated790 Sq Ft$1,135
The View on Collins ApartmentsA3780 Sq Ft$1,875
Hawk's Ridge Senior/Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath701 Sq Ft$985

Cheapest Available East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 31, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in East Lansing, MI is the One Bedroom Model starting from $800 at Wilshire Apartments in the Square One neighborhood. The second most affordable East Lansing 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Blue Spruce Apartments starting at $850 in the North Lansing neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in East Lansing is currently $1,223. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in East Lansing:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Wilshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom$800
Blue Spruce ApartmentsOne Bedroom$850
Parkside ApartmentsOne Bed$900
Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath$915
Towne Square Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath$920
Jo Don ApartmentsOne Bedroom$944
1001-1009 Fairway Ln1 Bedroom$975
Carriage Hill East Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath$976

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East Lansing Overview

Located just east of the state capital city, East Lansing effortlessly combines natural beauty with a world of accessible amenties. Home to Michigan State University as well as close to 50,000 proud residents, this prime slice of midwestern real estate is an excellent proposition for anyone in the market for a new place to hang their hat.

Why live in East Lansing, MI?

Offering an intangible youthful spirit thanks to the local university, East Lansing apartments for rent are an excellent option for anyone eager to connect with the great state of Michigan. Exciting nightlife options, plenty of eateries and a plethora of retail shopping helps yield a prime slice of midwestern charm, its name being East Lansing.

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Getting Around East Lansing, MI

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom East Lansing Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in East Lansing with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in East Lansing is at Wilshire Apartments listed at $800.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom East Lansing Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in East Lansing is $1,223.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom East Lansing Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in East Lansing is a 1,145 square feet unit starting from $920 at Towne Square Apartments and Townhomes.

What is the average size for East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in East Lansing is currently 656 sq ft.

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