Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown East Lansing Neighborhood of East Lansing, MI from $1,100 (2 Rentals)

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property at 128 Whitehills Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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128 Whitehills Dr, Unit 3

128 Whitehills Dr
East LansingMI48823

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property at 318 N Francis Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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318 N Francis Ave

LansingMI48912

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown East Lansing, MI

As of July 02, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hannah Townhomes & Lofts4 Bed/4.5 Bath Townhome4BR,4BA$0.62
Skyvue MI4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D14BR,4BA$0.63
Campus Village-E. Lansing3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.85
Kimberly House Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Hub East Lansing2x2 Flex2BR,2BA$1.04
Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ ApartmentsThe Berkshire2BR,1BA$0.99
The Quarters East LansingB1 - 2x12BR,1BA$0.95
Glenwood Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.82
Capitol Villa Apartments2 bed, 2 bath for 3 people2BR,2BA$0.92
Cedar Village Apartments2 bed, 1 bath for 3 people (rate per person)2BR,1BA$0.94

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown East Lansing, East Lansing, MI

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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown East Lansing

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown East Lansing?

There are currently 260 Apartments for Rent in Downtown East Lansing, MI with pricing that ranges from $580 to $4,600. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown East Lansing ranging from $1,100 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown East Lansing?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown East Lansing ranges from $1,100 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,672.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.