1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI (150 Rentals)

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SOLO Apartments
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SOLO Apartments

630 Abbot RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Oakwood Apartments
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Oakwood Apartments

410 W Saginaw StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Parkside Apartments
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Parkside Apartments

1224 E 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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Jo Don Apartments
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Jo Don Apartments

5114 Jo Don DrEast 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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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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East Lansing, MI Local Guide

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East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 13, 2025

There are currently 81 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in East Lansing, MI neighborhoods that range in price from $750 to $9,904. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in East Lansing with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown East Lansing28$1,065$750
Grand River26$1,200$1,010
Whitehills14$1,039$1,010
Patriarche Park13$1,039$1,010

Largest Available East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in East Lansing, MI is found at Newman Lofts in the Square One neighborhood and is 1,012 square feet priced from $2,100. Capitol Villa Apartments in the Meridian Township Okemos neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 875 square feet and currently listed start at $1,286. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in East Lansing:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Newman LoftsB31,012 Sq Ft$2,100
Capitol Villa Apartments1 bed, 1 bath875 Sq Ft$1,286
Somerset ParkThe Wellington849 Sq Ft$1,273
Nemoke TrailsJuniper812 Sq Ft$1,105
Historic Hillcrest Village ApartmentsHillcrest I: The Bungalow810 Sq Ft$1,200
1777 Haslett - Senior Living1BR/1BA792 Sq Ft$900
Briarcliffe Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath790 Sq Ft$975

Cheapest Available East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 13, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in East Lansing, MI is the One Bedroom Model starting from $750 at Brentwood Apartments in the North Lansing neighborhood. The second most affordable East Lansing 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Wilshire Apartments starting at $800 in the Square One neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in East Lansing is currently $1,467. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in East Lansing:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Brentwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom$750
Wilshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom$800
Trappers Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom Cape Cod$868
1777 Haslett - Senior Living1BR/1BA$900
Lakeview ApartmentsGeneva Floor Plan$925
Highland ApartmentsGlade$945

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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®

53 / 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 Brentwood Apartments listed at $750.

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 $1,467.

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 1,012 square feet unit starting from $2,100 at Newman Lofts.

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 684 sq ft.

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