Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Lansing Neighborhood of East Lansing, MI from $437 (12 Rentals)

Highland Apartments

1632 Greencrest Ave

Timber Lake

622 N Hagadorn Rd

289 Gunson St
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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 | $1,641 | $750 | $2,344 |
| Downtown East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $630 | $2,899 |
| Downtown East Lansing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $675 | $3,750 |
Downtown East Lansing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $437 | $4,600 |
| Downtown East Lansing 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,017 | $715 | $1,225 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown East Lansing Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown East Lansing?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown East Lansing is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown East Lansing?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown East Lansing is Woodward Way which is listed at $437, while the average apartment in Downtown East Lansing costs $1,242.
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 102 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 $1,079 which is $163 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East Lansing.
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