Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI from $400 with Utilities Included (45 Rentals)
Apartments in East Lansing where your utility payments are included in your rent.
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Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ Apartments

1777 Haslett - Senior Living

Highland Apartments

Arbor Forest Apartments

Woodbrook Village Apartments

The Uptowne Apartments

Riverside Apartments
Who Pays for Utilities? Landlord or Tenant?
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Old Canton Lane (Hodge Apartments, LLC)

Waterfront Apartments (TCT 1600, LLC)

Andrea Hills Apartments

Trappers Cove Apartments

Woodmar Apartments

Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes

Towne Square Apartments
Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

Hawk's Ridge Senior/Family Apartments

Benson Hills Apartments & Townhomes

Lake of the Hills Apartment Homes
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 | $1,541 | $889 | $2,952 |
East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $711 | $5,411 |
East Lansing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $725 | $4,775 |
East Lansing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $685 | $3,425 |
East Lansing 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $525 | $1,775 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $885.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lansing?
The cheapest apartment in East Lansing is Pacific Flatz which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in East Lansing costs $1,655.
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 74 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 $682 which is $973 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lansing.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.