
Cheap Homes for Rent in East Lansing, MI from $800 (24 Rentals)
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1016 N Capitol Ave

917 Seymour Ave

1222 Parkview St

754 Cawood St
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1023 N Walnut St

837 Tisdale Ave, Unit 837.5

319 W Saginaw St

717 N Sycamore St

1911 Alpha St

1206 McCullough St

323 W Saginaw St

213 S Homer St

203 Shepard St

1216 Bensch St
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1616 N High St

3132 Garland St

923 N Sycamore St

2609 Maplewood Ave

427 Seymour Ave

4808 Ardmore Ave, Unit 2
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1305 Maryland Ave

219 N Magnolia Ave

230 S Pennsylvania Ave
East Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in East Lansing?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Lansing 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,070 | $900 | $10,000+ |
East Lansing 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,502 | $800 | $2,800 |
East Lansing 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,395 | $1,450 | $2,975 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Lansing, MI
Pricing Updated: 08/03/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Patriarche Park | $1,262 | $599 | 5 |
Whitehills | $1,299 | $499 | 114 |
Downtown East Lansing | $1,427 | $599 | 96 |
Grand River | $1,850 | $1,200 | 10 |
Cheapest Available East Lansing Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in East Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Wilshire Apartments in the Square One neighborhood priced from $800. Blue Spruce Apartments in the North Lansing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Lansing apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Wilshire Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Blue Spruce Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
Parkside Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Towne Square Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI
As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lansing area is the $0.58 price per square foot 4x4.5 Townhome B Model at Hannah Lofts in the in the Michigan State University neighborhood starting from $990. The second greatest value East Lansing apartment is the 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Model at 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down starting at $1,150 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the North Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lansing apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hannah Lofts | 4x4.5 Townhome B | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.58 |
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down | 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down | 1039 S Pennsylvania Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.68 |
Block 36 | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.39 |
1224 E Malcolm X St, Unit #1 | 1224 E Malcolm X St | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
The Quarters East Lansing | E - 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.62 |
The Cottages | The Duet | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.97 |
The Landings at Chandler Crossings | 2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
Glenwood Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
Abbot Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Lansing
What type of rentals are currently available in East Lansing?
There are currently 355 Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI with pricing that ranges from $499 to $4,675. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Lansing ranging from $800 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 $800 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,552.
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 $4,675, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $499.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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