Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Lansing Neighborhood of East Lansing, MI (274 Rentals)

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Victory East Lansing
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$699 - $1,398
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Victory East Lansing

755 Burcham DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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408 Ann St
$1,075
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$1,075
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408 Ann St

408 Ann StEast Lansing, MI 48823
property at 289 Gunson St

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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289 Gunson St

East LansingMI48823
property at 520 Stoddard Ave

$1,695

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

520 Stoddard Ave

East LansingMI48823

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property at 622 N Hagadorn Rd

$1,800 - $1,950

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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622 N Hagadorn Rd

East LansingMI48823
property at 1649 Greencrest Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1649 Greencrest Ave

East LansingMI48823
property at 1985 N Harrison Rd

$2,395

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$2,395
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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1985 N Harrison Rd

East LansingMI48823
property at 910 Abbot Rd

$725 - $1,099

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910 Abbot Rd

East LansingMI48823

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Skyvue MI
$805 - $1,491
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Skyvue MI

3165 E Michigan AveLansing, MI 48912
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Downtown East Lansing, East Lansing, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Downtown East Lansing, East Lansing, and the greater East Lansing area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have children when you rent. Amongst all of the submarkets in East Lansing, Downtown East Lansing has a reputation as one of the best-regarded communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, and great schools.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have dogs or cats? this part of East Lansing has established a name for itself as one of our preferred neighborhoods for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown East Lansing

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown East Lansing area of East Lansing, MI?

As of today, August 25, 2026, there are currently 274 available Downtown East Lansing apartments priced from $437 to $4,600, with an average monthly rent of $1,380.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown East Lansing?

There are currently 75 Studio Apartments in Downtown East Lansing with rent ranges from $750 to $2,199 with an average price of $1,472.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown East Lansing Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown East Lansing ranges from $630 to $2,899 with an average monthly rent of $1,245.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown East Lansing cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown East Lansing range from $699 to $3,750. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,422.

How expensive are Downtown East Lansing Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 30 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown East Lansing on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $437 to $4,600 - averaging $1,445 for the location.

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