What is the average apartment size in Lansing?

The average size for a Lansing, MI apartment is 861 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lansing?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Lansing is $1,229 per month, a 5.73% increase from last year’s average of $1,162.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Lansing?

In Lansing, studios rent for $898 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,050 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,270 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,599 per month

What is the average apartment size in Lansing?

The typical apartment in Lansing offers about 861 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Lansing?

Studio apartments in Lansing average 456 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 669 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 954 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,212 sq. ft.

Lansing, MI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lansing?

The typical rent budget in Lansing ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lansing?

In Lansing, 46% of households rent while 54% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lansing is $1,229, a 5.73% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,162.

Studio Apartments at $898 offer the most budget-friendly option with 456 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 669 square feet for $1,050, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,270 offer 954 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,212 sq ft) for $1,599, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lansing, MI

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,229	861 sq. ft.
Studio	$898	456 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,050	669 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,270	954 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,599	1,212 sq. ft.

Lansing, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Lansing, MI have increased by 5.73% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,162 to $1,229.

What's the typical rent budget in Lansing, MI?

The largest share of rentals in Lansing, MI (45%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lansing, MI?

23,564 or 46% of the households in Lansing, MI are renter-occupied while 27,565 or 54% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Lansing, MI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Lansing City	$1,176

How Lansing Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lansing	$1,229
Detroit	$1,316
Ann Arbor	$2,010
Grand Rapids	$1,564
East Lansing	$1,751
Kalamazoo	$1,322
Southfield	$1,384
Ypsilanti	$1,271
Farmington Hills	$1,473
Westland	$1,164
Troy	$1,563
Jackson	$1,083
Howell	$1,506
Holt, MI	$1,489
Okemos, MI	$1,827
Dewitt, MI	$1,283
Owosso, MI	$866
Durand, MI	$794
Haslett, MI	$1,221
Corunna, MI	$989
Grand Ledge, MI	$1,274

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lansing apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.