
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI from $400 with Utilities Included (37 Rentals)
Apartments with Utilities Included.
Cheap Apartments in East Lansing.


Arbor Forest Apartments

Highland Apartments

Jo Don Apartments

Woodbrook Village Apartments
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Cambria Heights Apartments and Townhomes

Riverside Apartments
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Brentwood Apartments

Blue Spruce Apartments

Woodmar Apartments

Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes

Trappers Cove Apartments
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Hawk's Ridge Senior/Family Apartments

Tammany Hills Apartments
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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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East Lansing Studio Apartments | $1,308 | $850 | $2,224 |
East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $750 | $3,024 |
East Lansing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,382 | $725 | $4,436 |
East Lansing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $609 | $4,675 |
East Lansing 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,121 | $499 | $1,775 |
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Getting Around East Lansing, MI
Walk Score®
52 / 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 $920.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lansing?
The cheapest apartment in East Lansing is Wilshire Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in East Lansing costs $1,459.
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 91 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 $721 which is $738 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lansing.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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