Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI from $437 (119 Rentals)

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408 Ann St
$1,075

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408 Ann St

408 Ann StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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SOLO Apartments
Studio Apartments

SOLO Apartments

630 Abbot RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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The Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks Apartments

136 Reniger CtEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Campus View Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campus View Apartments

324 Michigan AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Riverside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Apartments

1310-1320 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Dean Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dean Apartments

427 Grove StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Oakwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

410 W Saginaw StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Garten Haus
1 Bedroom Apartments

Garten Haus

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

College Park Apartments

2722 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Stoddard Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stoddard Apartments

134-144 Stoddard AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Lowebrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lowebrook Apartments

1300 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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135 Kedzie St
1 Bedroom Apartments

135 Kedzie St

135 Kedzie StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Beal Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beal Street Apartments

208-216 Beal StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Cedarbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarbrook Apartments

208 Cedar StEast Lansing, MI 48823
Student Housing
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Eastwind Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwind Apartments

1501-1551 East Lansing DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Stonehedge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehedge

2224 Stonehedge DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Jo Don Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jo Don Apartments

5114 Jo Don DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Abbott Parkside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Abbott Parkside

2700 Marfitt RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Pleasant View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasant View

311-315 W Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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The Uptowne Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Uptowne Apartments

238 W Saginaw StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Beaumont
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beaumont

3500 Beaumont Park DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Brookport Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookport Apartments

1308 Haslett RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Norwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Norwood Apartments

1328-1332 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Victory Studios
Studio Apartments

Victory Studios

129 Burcham DrEast Lansing, MI 48823

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East Lansing, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Lansing, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the East Lansing, MI area range in price from $437 to $4,859 with an overall median price of $1,234. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for East Lansing Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Patriarche Park$1,075$67512
Downtown East Lansing$1,200$437108
Whitehills$1,230$509160
Grand River$1,619$86916

Cheapest Available East Lansing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Lansing, MI is a 3 Beds unit found at Woodward Way in the Meridian Township Okemos neighborhood priced from $437. 25 East in the East Lansing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Lansing apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodward Way3x23BR, 2BA$437
25 East4BR/2BA - Top Floor4BR, 2BA$620
The Cottages (Cottages Hunsaker 1 LLC)The Cottages Quad Split - Four Bed | Four and a...4BR, 4BA$625
Pennsylvania Flats1 Bed 1 Bath Apt.1BR, 1BA$775
745 Burcham Dr2BR/1BA - 745 Burcham Drive2BR, 1BA$775
Victory East Lansing2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive2BR, 1BA$775
Highland ApartmentsHighland Apartments | The Glade | One Bed | One...1BR, 1BA$800
Pacific FlatzA1. 1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$840
Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ ApartmentsThe Berkshire2BR, 1BA$847
Walden Woods (Walden Caddis, LLC)One Bed (Non-Renovated) | One Bath1BR, 1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lansing area is the $0.59 price per square foot 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D3 Model at Skyvue MI in the Square One neighborhood starting from $970. The second greatest value East Lansing apartment is the 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Model at 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down in the North Lansing neighborhood starting at $1,250 with a $0.78 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lansing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Skyvue MI4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D34BR, 4BA$0.59
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave2BR, 1BA$0.78
Campus Village-E. Lansing4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR, 4BA$0.74
25 East4BR/2BA - Top Floor4BR, 2BA$0.51
Kimberly House Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$0.91
The Club at Chandler Crossings2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD2BR, 2BA$0.97
The Landings at Chandler Crossings2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD2BR, 2BA$0.91
Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ ApartmentsThe Berkshire2BR, 1BA$0.99
The Quarters East LansingB1 - 2x12BR, 1BA$0.95
The Village at Chandler Crossings2 BED 2 BATH - SPARTAN2BR, 2BA$0.89

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lansing Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lansing?

The cheapest apartment in East Lansing is Woodward Way which is listed at $630, while the average apartment in East Lansing costs $1,234.

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 200 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 $1,101 which is $133 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lansing.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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