
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Lansing Neighborhood of East Lansing, MI from $675 (51 Rentals) Page 2 of 2

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown East Lansing?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown East Lansing Studio Apartments | $1,617 | $750 | $2,344 |
| Downtown East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $630 | $2,899 |
Downtown East Lansing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $675 | $3,959 |
| Downtown East Lansing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,504 | $437 | $4,859 |
| Downtown East Lansing 4 Bedroom Apartments | $973 | $715 | $1,242 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown East Lansing Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown East Lansing?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown East Lansing is 745 Burcham Dr which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Downtown East Lansing costs $1,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown East Lansing?
Cheap apartments in Downtown East Lansing have an average cost of $1,077 which is $123 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East Lansing.
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