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Foundation | The Gates

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550 E Michigan Ave East Lansing, MI

4 Bed
2 Bath

1,044 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Aug. 21st
Studio • 1 Bath
$1,389 - $1,499 / room
480 ft2
0 Available
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$1,389 / room
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$1,499 / room
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$979 - $1,099 / room
815 ft2
0 Available
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$979 / room
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$1,099 / room
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4 Beds • 2 Bath
$999 / room
1044 ft2
1 Available
Private
$999 / room
Available Aug 21st, 2025
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
91
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score®
55
Good Transit
Bike Score®
81
Very Bikeable
Amenities
In-unit Laundry
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Cable-ready
Dishwasher
Student
Secured Entry
Online Payments
Large Closets
Range / Oven
24-hour Maintenance
High-speed Internet
Freezer
Online Community Portal
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Pet Friendly Community
Pet Fee: $300.00
Pet Rent: $20.00
Parking
Surface Parking
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Description

The Gates at Foundation offers spacious, pet-friendly studio, two-bedroom, and four-bedroom apartments featuring in-unit washers and dryers, full-size kitchen appliances, and spacious built-in closets. Some units come partially furnished for added convenience.
Located along the CATA bus route and within walking distance of Michigan State University, The Gates offers residents easy access to campus, local dining, and shopping. With high-speed 1GB internet and professional on-site management, it provides a comfortable, convenient living experience for students and professionals. Now leasing for Fall 2026!

Additional Details
Year Built: 1966
Total Unit Count: 139
Last Updated: Updated 1 hour ago
Contact Number: (517) 940-7927
Property manager information
PeakMade
2970 Clairmont Rd #310, Atlanta, GA 30329
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Office Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Internet Providers
Provider Max Download Speed (Mbps) Max Upload Speed (Mbps)
Metronet Holdings, LLC 1000.0 1000.0
Comcast Corporation 987.0 35.0
ViaSat, Inc. 100.0 3.0
Hughes Network Systems, LLC 25.0 3.0
AT&T Inc. 18.0 0.768
Data from June 2020 provided by the FCC
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Rent report

If you downsized to an average priced East Lansing 3 bedroom apartment, you would pay 34% less per month.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
East Lansing Average
Studio $1,249 $1.70 $3,746
1BR $1,170 $1.70 $3,511
2BR $1,329 $1.40 $3,987
3BR $1,220 $1.00 $3,659
4BR $1,633 $1.10 $4,898

Availability in East Lansing

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 102 4BR units on the market in East Lansing. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
4% 21% 26% 16% 29%
Available Units in East Lansing
Studio 16
1BR 75
2BR 93
3BR 58
4BR 102
Location
Nearby Colleges
Campus Buildings and Attractions
Distance Walking Biking Driving
The Black Box Theatre Art Center 0.7 mi 13 min 5 min 1 min
Abel Sykes Technology and Learning Center 0.8 mi 15 min 5 min 2 min
LCC Library 0.8 mi 15 min 5 min 2 min
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Sparrow Specialty Hospital 0.43 mi.
Edward W Sparrow Hospital 0.47 mi.
Sparrow Health System St Lawrence Campus 1.41 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Michigan Department Of Natural Resources 0.73 mi.
Lansing Charter Township Fire Department 2.54 mi.
Capital Region Airport Authority Public Safety Division 3.63 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes, there is 1 unit available at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 1 unit available for move-in on August 21, 2025.
What's the square footage of the available units?
It's 1,044 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 4 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Foundation | The Gates has a 4 bedroom unit starting at $999.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 550 E Michigan Ave in East Lansing, MI. It's 3.3 miles west from the center of East Lansing.
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