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 August 2026, the average rent in East Lansing, MI is $1,600 per month, which is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,600

23.1%$300 increase month-over-month

3.2%$50 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$1,271

HOUSES

$2,200

TOWNHOUSES

$1,995

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in East Lansing, MI at $1,271 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,200 per month. Townhomes average $1,995 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,125
2 Bedrooms	$1,424
3 Bedrooms	$1,950
4 Bedrooms	$2,395
All	$1,600

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in East Lansing, MI is $1,125 per month, followed by $1,424 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,950 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,395 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	—
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$1,995
All	$1,995

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 3 bedroom townhome in East Lansing, MI is $2,100 per month, followed by $1,995 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$1,950
4 Bedrooms	$660
All	$1,300

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in East Lansing, MI is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,950 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $660 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,800
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$2,500
All	$2,200

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in East Lansing, MI is $1,800 per month, followed by $2,100 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,500 for a 4 bedroom house.