Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI

Prices and availability in East Lansing, MI were last updated on 10 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in East Lansing, MI are: Hunters Ridge Apartments & Townhomes, East Knolls Apartments, Beechwood Apartments, Burnt Tree Apartments and Arbor Glen Apartments.

The average rent in East Lansing, MI is $1,718.

The price range for a studio apartment in East Lansing, MI is between $500 and $1,200.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in East Lansing, MI is between $424 and $3,310.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in East Lansing, MI is between $454 and $2,848.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in East Lansing, MI is between $454 and $3,310.

In East Lansing, 61% of the residents are renting compared to 39% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 17% of East Lansing's rentals, 72% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 11% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in East Lansing is 37 years old, with 41% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 90% are garden-style apartment communities, 5% are mid-sized buildings, and 7% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in East Lansing are around 4% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 23% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 47% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.