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Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Lansing, MI

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Apartments Under $400

  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    1242 Haslett Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
    STUDIO $785+
    1 BED $882+
    2 BEDS $321+
  • a kitchen with dark wood cabinets and black appliances
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    1850 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $324+
  • A living room with a grey couch and a coffee table.
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    1700 East Grand River, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $1,143+
    2 BEDS $375+
  • A kitchen with a black stove top oven and wooden cabinets.
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    2771 Northwind Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $397+

Apartments Under $500

  • the living room of an apartment with a couch and a coffee table
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    1130 Beech Street, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $400+
  • A living room with a brown couch and a striped rug.
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    4632 S. Hagadorn Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $400+
    3 BEDS $875
    4 BEDS $798+
  • a living room with two couches and a door to a closet
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    1547 North Hagadorn Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $859+
    2 BEDS $428+
  • A living room with a white couch and a black chair.
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    208 W. Saginaw St., East Lansing, MI 48823
    STUDIO $935
    1 BED $840+
    2 BEDS $460+
  • A living room with a couch, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
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    295 Arbor Glen Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $625+
    2 BEDS $467+
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  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a rug
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    6120-6263 Gossard Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $468+
    2 BEDS $603+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    414 Michigan Avenue, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $1,014+
    2 BEDS $472+
    3 BEDS $605+
  • A living room with a grey couch, a brown chair, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
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    1732 Cambria Dr., East Lansing, MI 48823
    STUDIO $859+
    1 BED $487+
    2 BEDS $485+

Apartments Under $600

  • a living room with a pool table and a couch
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    430 Glenmoor Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $508+
    2 BEDS $531+
  • A living room with a grey couch, a black chair, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
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    233/235 Delta Street, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $1,329
    2 BEDS $511+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table and a tv
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    1501/1551 E. Lansing Dr., East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $1,019+
    2 BEDS $520+
  • A living room with a grey couch, a brown chair, a black television and a grey rug.
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    6080 Carriage Hill Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $999+
    2 BEDS $535+
    3 BEDS $548+
  • A living room with a brown couch and a black cabinet.
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    136 Reniger Court, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $1,177+
    2 BEDS $537+
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Apartments Under $700

  • three people sitting on a couch in a living room
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    1040 Trowbridge Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
    STUDIO $1,110+
    1 BED $1,318+
    2 BEDS $609+
  • A living room with brown leather furniture and a large window with blinds.
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    324 Michigan Avenue, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $612+
    3 BEDS $833+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    1530 Cambria Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $633+
  • a brown and with a lawn and trees
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    314 Oakhill Dr., East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $681+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and green backsplash.
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    1135 Michigan Avenue, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $1,363+
    4 BEDS $698+
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Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with black couches and a red wall and a tv
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    139 Woodmere Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $1,099+
    2 BEDS $734+
  • an empty living room with carpet and stairs in a house
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    215/217 Spartan Street, East Lansing, MI 48823
    3 BEDS $746+
  • an updated kitchen with white appliances and granite counter tops
    5
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    1654 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823
    3 BEDS $784+

Apartments Under $900

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    Five River Llc/7113 E Saginaw Hwy, East Lansing, MI 48823
    STUDIO $800
    1 BED $1,200
    2 BEDS $1,500
  • A living room with a brown coffee table and a grey couch.
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    129 Highland Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823
    STUDIO $825
    1 BED $881+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1342 Old Canton Lane, East Lansing, MI 48823
    4 BEDS $829
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a table and chairs
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    135 & 145 Collingwood Dr., East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $838+
  • A living room with a grey couch and a wooden floor.
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    1122 Beech Street, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $1,407+
    2 BEDS $857+
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  • the exterior of studio house on a sunny day
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    223 Delta Street, East Lansing, MI 48823
    STUDIO $871+
    1 BED $1,219
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and black appliances and granite counter tops
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    1050 Waters Edge Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $1,340+
    2 BEDS $885
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    251 River St., East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $1,461
    2 BEDS $886+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table and a television
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    1000 Village Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $1,426
    2 BEDS $890+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a white refrigerator.
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    220 Cedar Street, East Lansing, MI 48823
    4 BEDS $893
  • A living room with a blue couch and a television.
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    218 Milford, East Lansing, MI 48823
    3 BEDS $1,028
    4 BEDS $896
    5 BEDS $953
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  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a black fridge.
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    233 River Street, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $995+
    3 BEDS $918+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and white appliances.
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    501 Hillcrest Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
    STUDIO $922
    1 BED $1,072+
  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a black fridge.
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    1128 Victor Street, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $1,031
    3 BEDS $932+
  • a living room with a kitchen and a table
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    1790 Woodside Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $945+
  • a living room with a kitchen and a table
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    1800 Haslett Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $945+
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    1031 W. Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $990+
    2 BEDS $999+
  • A bedroom with a large bed and a wardrobe.
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    252 River Street, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $1,655
    2 BEDS $993+
  • a living room with a dining room table and a kitchen
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    3075 Endenhall Way, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $999+
    2 BEDS $1,120+
    3 BEDS $1,370+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
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    1308 Haslett Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $1,005+
  • A living room with a brown couch and a coffee table.
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    551 Albert Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $1,013+
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    1705 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $1,095+
    2 BEDS $1,025+
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  • a living room with a dining room table and a kitchen
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    410 Pine Forest Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $1,041+
    2 BEDS $1,075+
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  • a living room with a leather couch and a coffee table
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    300 West Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $1,053+
  • A well-lit, modern living room with a dining table set for two.
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    2430 Burnt Tree Lane, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $1,105+
    2 BEDS $1,245+
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lansing, MI?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $321 and $1,565.

How many cheap rentals are available in East Lansing, MI on RentCafe?

There are 1 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in East Lansing, MI were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in East Lansing, MI?

The average East Lansing, MI cheap apartment size is 815 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in East Lansing, MI?

Cheap apartments in East Lansing, MI are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in East Lansing, MI?

A cheap apartment in East Lansing, MI offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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