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East Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Lansing, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the East Lansing, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for East Lansing Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Whitehills$1,485$499133
Downtown East Lansing$1,565$715105
Grand River$1,675$1,2378
Patriarche Park$1,695$7509

Cheapest Available East Lansing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Lansing, MI is a 4 Beds unit found at 25 East in the Eastfield neighborhood priced from $525. 745 Burcham Dr in the Meridian Township Okemos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Lansing apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
25 East4BR/2BA - Top Floor4BR,2BA$525
745 Burcham Dr2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive2BR,1BA$750
Victory East Lansing2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive2BR,1BA$750
Wilshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lansing area is the $0.72 price per square foot 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Model at 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down in the in the North Lansing neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value East Lansing apartment is the 1039 S Pennsylvania Ave Model at 1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down starting at $890 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Square One neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lansing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave2BR,1BA$0.72
1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down1039 S Pennsylvania Ave1BR,1BA$0.68
Block 364x44BR,4BA$0.42
The Village at Chandler Crossings4 BED 4 BATH - EMERALD4BR,4BA$0.41
Campus Village-E. Lansing3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.85
1224 E Malcolm X St, Unit #11224 E Malcolm X St1BR,1BA$0.83
The Club at Chandler Crossings2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD2BR,2BA$0.95
The Landings at Chandler Crossings2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD2BR,2BA$0.90
Glenwood Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.86
The Quarters East LansingB - 2x12BR,1BA$0.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Lansing

What type of rentals are currently available in East Lansing?

There are currently 357 Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI with pricing that ranges from $499 to $3,775. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Lansing ranging from $750 to $99,999.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Lansing ranges from $750 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,536.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Lansing?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Lansing range from $609 to $3,775, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $2,685. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $830 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $499.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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