What's the average rent in East Lansing, MI?

Rental Market Trends in East Lansing, MI

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in East Lansing, MI is $1,900 per month, which is 2% lower than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,900

18.8%$300 increase month-over-month

17.7%$286 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$1,322

HOUSES

$2,775

TOWNHOUSES

$1,795

As of September 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in East Lansing, MI at $1,322 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,775 per month. Townhomes average $1,795 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,115
2 Bedrooms	$1,300
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	$2,800
All	$1,900

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in East Lansing, MI is $1,115 per month, followed by $1,300 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,900 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,800 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,900
3 Bedrooms	$1,795
4 Bedrooms	$3,150
All	$1,795

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in East Lansing, MI is $1,900 per month, followed by $1,795 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,150 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$850
2 Bedrooms	$1,300
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$715
All	$1,600

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in East Lansing, MI is $850 per month, followed by $1,300 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,800 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $715 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,900
3 Bedrooms	$2,505
4 Bedrooms	$2,900
All	$2,775

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in East Lansing, MI is $1,900 per month, followed by $2,505 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,900 for a 4 bedroom house.