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2610 Marfitt RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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426 W Lake Lansing RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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1600 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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1306 Michigan AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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630 Abbot RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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136 Reniger CtEast Lansing, MI 48823
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324 Michigan AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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427 Grove StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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410 W Saginaw StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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400 Gunson StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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1135 E Michigan AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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134-144 Stoddard AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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1300 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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135 Kedzie StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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2790 Sirhal DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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208-216 Beal StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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208 Cedar StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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1308 Haslett RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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1777 Haslett RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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1501-1551 East Lansing DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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2224 Stonehedge DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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5114 Jo Don DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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2700 Marfitt RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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311-315 W Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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2385-2430 Burnt Tree LnEast Lansing, MI 48823
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238 W Saginaw StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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1328-1332 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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East Lansing, MI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lansing?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap East Lansing Studio Apartments | $1,485 | $750 | $2,549 |
| Cheap East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,219 | $700 | $2,899 |
| Cheap East Lansing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,371 | $412 | $3,900 |
| Cheap East Lansing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $423 | $4,600 |
| Cheap East Lansing 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $499 | $3,835 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Lansing, MI
Pricing Updated: 05/08/2026Current apartment rentals in the East Lansing, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for East Lansing Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Patriarche Park | $1,050 | $580 | 8 |
| Grand River | $1,725 | $885 | 6 |
| Whitehills | $2,465 | $423 | 128 |
| Downtown East Lansing | $2,500 | $423 | 78 |
Cheapest Available East Lansing Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in East Lansing, MI is a 4 Beds unit found at The Cottages (Cottages Hunsaker 1 LLC) in the Meridian Township Okemos neighborhood priced from $625. College Park Apartments in the Michigan State University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Lansing apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Cottages (Cottages Hunsaker 1 LLC) | The Cottages Quad Split - Four Bedroom -JOIN OU... | 4BR,4BA | $625 |
| College Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Abbot Manor (910 Apartments, LLC) | Abbot Manor Apartments - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Pennsylvania Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Timber Lake | Canopy | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ Apartments | The Berkshire | 2BR,1BA | $839 |
| Trappers Cove Apartments | One Bedroom Cape Cod | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
| Blue Spruce Apartments | 2 BR / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Parkside Apartments ( Parkside East Inc.) | Parkside Apartments - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lansing area is the $0.62 price per square foot 4 Bed/4.5 Bath Townhome Deluxe Model at Hannah Townhomes & Lofts in the in the Michigan State University neighborhood starting from $1,055. The second greatest value East Lansing apartment is the 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D1 Model at Skyvue MI starting at $875 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Square One neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lansing apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Hannah Townhomes & Lofts | 4 Bed/4.5 Bath Townhome Deluxe | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.62 |
| Skyvue MI | 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.65 |
| Campus Village-E. Lansing | 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $0.85 |
| Carriage Hill East Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| The Club at Chandler Crossings | 2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Brentwood Apartments (460 Silver LLC) | Brentwood Apartments - Two Bedroom *FREE FIRST ... | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| The Landings at Chandler Crossings | 2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ Apartments | The Berkshire | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| The Quarters East Lansing | B - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Pennsylvania Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lansing Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Lansing?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Lansing is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lansing?
The cheapest apartment in East Lansing is College Park Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in East Lansing costs $1,935.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Lansing?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 107 regular apartments in East Lansing that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Lansing?
Cheap apartments in East Lansing have an average cost of $844 which is $1,091 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lansing.
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