East Lansing, MI Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in East Lansing is $1,231, a 0% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,231.
Studio apartments in East Lansing rent for $826 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $824 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,072.
Average Rent in East Lansing, MI
Last updated Jan 2019
| All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,231 | $826 | $824 | $1,072 | $1,664 |
| Y-o-Y Change | n/a | 4% | n/a | -2% | n/a |
| Average Apartment Size | 941 sq. ft. | 456 sq. ft. | 677 sq. ft. | 912 sq. ft. | 1,166 sq. ft. |
The average size for a East Lansing apartment is 941 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 456 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 677. 2-bedroom apartments in East Lansing have an average size of 912 sq. ft.
East Lansing, MI Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$70047%
- $701-$1,00021%
- $1,001-$1,50033%
East Lansing, MI Rent Trends
| Average Rent All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan / 2019 | $1,231 | $826 | $824 | $1,072 | $1,664 |
| Jan / 2018 | $1,227 | $826 | $824 | $1,074 | $1,664 |
| Sept / 2017 | $1,223 | $804 | $848 | $1,081 | $1,705 |
| May / 2017 | $1,231 | $795 | $827 | $1,089 | $1,659 |
| Jan / 2017 | $1,241 | $789 | $819 | $1,095 | $1,697 |
| Sept / 2016 | $1,216 | $773 | $797 | $1,085 | $1,677 |
| May / 2016 | $1,213 | $768 | $795 | $1,094 | $1,607 |
| Jan / 2016 | $1,221 | $760 | $782 | $1,101 | $1,538 |
| Sept / 2015 | $1,193 | $733 | $792 | $1,082 | $1,530 |
| May / 2015 | $1,196 | $738 | $779 | $1,066 | $1,535 |
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How Does East Lansing Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing | $787 | 3% |
| Lansing City | $787 | 3% |
| Okemos | $938 | 5% |
| East Lansing | $1,231 | n/a |
| Edgemont Park | $803 | 1% |
| Holt | $883 | -5% |
| Haslett | $754 | -4% |
| Mason | $870 | -3% |
| Williamston | $766 | 3% |
For more information about the East Lansing rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
Cheapest Listings on RENTCafé
- Carriage Hill East
- Woodside North Apartments
- The Pines Apartments
- East Knolls Apartments
- Valley Forge Apartments
- Walden Woods Apartments
- Eastpoint Townlets
- Stoneridge Apartments
- Collingwood Apartments
- University Terrace Apartments
- Haslett Arms Apartments
- River Park Apartments
- Delta Arms Apartments
- Waters Edge Apartments
- The Oaks Apartments
- Block 36 - Design Only
- University Villa Apartments
- Americana Apartments B
- Americana Apartments
- Trowbridge Lofts
Most Expensive Listings on RENTCafé
- Cedar Village Apartments
- Eastwind Apartments
- Eden Roc Apartments
- Spartan Duplexes Group 1
- Spartan Duplexes Group 2
- Waterbury Place
- Bailey Center Apartments
- Courtyard Flatlets
- Cambria Heights Apartments & Townhomes
- Cedar Street Apartments
- Homestead Apartments
- Castle Pointe
- 300 Grand
- Woodbrook Village Apartments
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all East Lansing apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.