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408 Ann St
408 Ann StEast Lansing, MI 48823
1649 Coolidge Rd
East LansingMI48823
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College Park Apartments
2722 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Abbot Manor (910 Apartments, LLC)
910 Abbott RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Timber Lake
1501 N Shore DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Carriage Hill East Apartments and Townhomes
6080 Carriage Hill DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Parkside Apartments ( Parkside East Inc.)
1224 E Saginaw StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Prime Housing Group
1390 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Hull Flats
1424 Haslett RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Arbor Forest Apartments
1185 Palmer LnEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Old Canton Lane (Hodge Apartments, LLC)
1410 Old Canton LnEast Lansing, MI 48823
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141 Spartan Ave
141 Spartan AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Highland Apartments (Highland Caddis, LLC)
144-224 Highland AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Cambria Heights Apartments and Townhomes
1355 Compton CtEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Waterfront Apartments (TCT 1600, LLC)
1600 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Walden Woods (Walden Caddis, LLC)
2345 Harrison AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Hillcrest Village Apartments
540 Glenmoor RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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1705 Coolidge RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Hidden Tree Apartments and Townhomes
410 Pine Forest DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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128 Whitehills Dr, Unit 3
128 Whitehills Dr
East LansingMI48823
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Midtown Apartments
1306 Michigan AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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SOLO Apartments
630 Abbot RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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The Oaks Apartments
136 Reniger CtEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Campus View Apartments
324 Michigan AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Riverside Apartments
1310-1320 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Dean Apartments
427 Grove StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Oakwood Apartments
410 W Saginaw StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Garten Haus
400 Gunson StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Cedar Greens Apartments
1135 E Michigan AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ Apartments
2790 Sirhal DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Stoddard Apartments
134-144 Stoddard AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Lowebrook Apartments
1300 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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135 Kedzie St
135 Kedzie StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Beal Street Apartments
208-216 Beal StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Cedarbrook Apartments
208 Cedar StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Brookport Apartments
1308 Haslett RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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1777 Haslett - Senior Living
1777 Haslett RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Eastwind Apartments
1501-1551 East Lansing DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Jo Don Apartments
5114 Jo Don DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Pleasant View
311-315 W Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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The Uptowne Apartments
238 W Saginaw StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Norwood Apartments
1328-1332 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Victory Studios
129 Burcham DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Evergreen Point
314 Evergreen AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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The Avenue Apartments
911 Marigold AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Cambria Townhomes
1530-1618 Cambria DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Raleigh House Apartments
5520 Timberlane StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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The Wedgewood Apartments
308 Michigan AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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3106 Holiday Apartments (Michael & Norma Coscarelli)
3106 Holiday DrLansing, MI 48912
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Downtown East Lansing, East Lansing, MI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown East Lansing?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Downtown East Lansing Studio Apartments | $1,349 | $750 | $2,549 |
| Downtown East Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $625 | $2,899 |
| Downtown East Lansing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $412 | $3,750 |
| Downtown East Lansing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $740 | $4,600 |
| Downtown East Lansing 4 Bedroom Apartments | $929 | $660 | $1,045 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown East Lansing Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown East Lansing area of East Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at College Park Apartments priced from $700. Abbot Manor (910 Apartments, LLC) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Downtown East Lansing apartments for rent in East Lansing, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| College Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Abbot Manor (910 Apartments, LLC) | Abbot Manor Apartments - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| 3106 Holiday Apartments (Michael & Norma Coscarelli) | 3106 Holiday Drive | Studio Available starting ... | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ Apartments | The Berkshire | 2BR,1BA | $847 |
| Timber Lake | Canopy | Studio,1BA | $870 |
| Parkside Apartments ( Parkside East Inc.) | Parkside Apartments - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $916 |
| Prime Housing Group | Cedarview East Apartments - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown East Lansing, MI
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown East Lansing area is the $0.62 price per square foot 4 Bed/4.5 Bath Townhome Model at Hannah Townhomes & Lofts in the in the Michigan State University neighborhood starting from $1,045. The second greatest value Downtown East Lansing apartment is the 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D1 Model at Skyvue MI starting at $849 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Square One neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown East Lansing apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Hannah Townhomes & Lofts | 4 Bed/4.5 Bath Townhome | 4BR,4BA | $0.62 |
| Skyvue MI | 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.63 |
| Campus Village-E. Lansing | 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $0.85 |
| Kimberly House Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Hub East Lansing | 2x2 Flex | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Brentwood Apartments (460 Silver LLC) | Brentwood Apartments - Two Bedroom *FREE FIRST ... | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ Apartments | The Berkshire | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| The Quarters East Lansing | B1 - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Glenwood Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Cedar Village Apartments | 2 bed, 1 bath for 3 people (rate per person) | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown East Lansing Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown East Lansing?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown East Lansing is at 3106 Holiday Apartments (Michael & Norma Coscarelli) listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown East Lansing Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown East Lansing Apartment is $700 at College Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown East Lansing Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown East Lansing is starting from $725 at Abbot Manor (910 Apartments, LLC).
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