
Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI from $437 (72 Rentals)
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Abbot Manor (910 Apartments, LLC)

Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ Apartments

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Victory East Lansing

Prime Housing Group

Hillcrest Village Apartments

Arbor Forest Apartments

Hull Flats

Timber Lake

Castle Pointe
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Ashton Lake Apartments

Hidden Tree Apartments and Townhomes

Homestead Apartments

Waterfront Apartments (TCT 1600, LLC)

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6150 Birch Row Dr, Unit 2

Riverside Apartments

Stoddard Apartments

Lowebrook Apartments

Beal Street Apartments

Cedarbrook Apartments
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Carriage Hill East Apartments and Townhomes

Eastwind Apartments

Stonehedge

Abbott Parkside

The Uptowne Apartments

Beaumont

Brookport Apartments

Norwood Apartments

Burnt Tree Apartments

Woodbrook Village Apartments
How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
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Oak Island Village

Raleigh House Apartments

Cambria Townhomes

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Green Oaks Apartments

Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes

Blue Spruce Apartments

Lakeview Apartments

Woodmar Apartments

Tammany Hills Apartments

Trappers Cove Apartments
Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Finding a pet-friendly apartment is with ease. Learn how to navigate the rental process as a pet owner and build trust with your landlord from day one.

Towne Square Apartments and Townhomes

MadGrey Apartments

Hawk's Ridge Senior/Family Apartments

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Oakbrook Manor Apartments

Kimberly House Apartments

Briarcliffe Apartments & Townhomes

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820 N Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 4

Lake of the Hills Apartment Homes

Nemoke Trails

Benson Hills Apartments
What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.
East Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lansing?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansing Studio Apartments | $1,598 | $750 | $2,344 |
| East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,202 | $630 | $2,899 |
| East Lansing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $675 | $3,959 |
| East Lansing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $437 | $4,859 |
| East Lansing 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $509 | $1,825 |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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Best Local Schools in East Lansing, MI
Whitehills Elementary School
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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.
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How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis
Written by: Robin Stewart
Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
Written by: Robin Stewart
Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.