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Apartments in Downtown East Lansing

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$1,799
2926-19 Mount Hope Rd
Okemos, MI
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$599 - 1,225
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Berrytree Apartments
2950 Whitehall Dr Okemos, MI
1 - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
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$1,495 - 2,055
Pine Lane Estates
2512 Lake Lansing Road Lansing, MI
2 BR | Jun. 7, 2026
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$850 - 1,125
Willow Ponds Townhomes
7500 Yellow Wood Ln Lansing, MI
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Downtown on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 156 apartments available near Downtown.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Downtown?

The average rent for a studio apartment near Downtown is around $975 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Downtown?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment near Downtown is around $1,050 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Downtown?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment near Downtown is around $1,250 per month.

How many apartments are available in East Lansing, MI on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 2,863 apartments available in East Lansing.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in East Lansing, MI?

The average rent for a studio apartment in East Lansing is around $980 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in East Lansing, MI?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in East Lansing is around $1,050 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in East Lansing, MI?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in East Lansing is around $1,200 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in East Lansing, MI?

For a two-bedroom apartment in East Lansing, the average rent price is $1,200 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in East Lansing, MI?

Based on average rent prices in East Lansing, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $39,000 to live comfortably.

Downtown Neighborhood Summary

Downtown East Lansing is the hub of the city, containing many of the area’s best attractions, dining, and shopping. This vibrant area is brimming with energy, partially because it is the home of MSU. There are many amazing restaurants to dine in, great shopping, a vibrant college-driven nightlife, and many fabulous art galleries. This area of town is also incredibly walkable, featuring wide sidewalks and tree-lined streets. These are just some of the many great things to do in Downtown East Lansing. Living here is not for the faint of heart or lovers of quiet.

East Lansing:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2026 East Lansing Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2026 key findings and figures for the East Lansing rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in East Lansing and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of East Lansing average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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East Lansing Rent Prices Decrease From April to May

East Lansing rent prices decreased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a East Lansing one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, East Lansing experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a East Lansing two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

May Prices: East Lansing vs. Surrounding Areas

Okemos, MI
Holt, MI
East Lansing, MI
Haslett, MI
Lansing, MI
Cortland, NY
$1,214
$1,149
$858
$804
$757
$650
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$800
$1,200
$1,600
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in East Lansing and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in East Lansing over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 2 of the East Lansing suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 3 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Okemos, MI, Holt, MI .

  • Rent decreased in Lansing, MI, Cortland, NY, Haslett, MI.

May 2026 Pricing Trends: East Lansing vs. National Comparisons

East Lansing Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in East Lansing over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, East Lansing average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a East Lansing one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about East Lansing and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for East Lansing and suburbs

1 BR May 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR May 2 BR M/M % Change
Lansing, MI $757.0 -0.40% $912.0 1.79%
East Lansing, MI $858.0 1.78% $1,274.0 3.83%
Cortland, NY $650.0 0.00% $1,551.0 -12.32%
Haslett, MI $804.0 -1.71% $933.0 -0.11%
Okemos, MI $1,214.0 11.68% $1,243.0 4.72%
Holt, MI $1,149.0 2.32% $1,518.0 1.61%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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