Is this property currently leasing units?

Yes. There are 2 available units at this property.

How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?

This property has 2 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. The soonest move-in date is August 20, 2026.

What's the square footage of the available units?

The available units range from 815 to 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 2 and 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?

Rent on available units ranges from $989 to $1,119. Foundation | The Gates has 2 bedroom units available starting at $1,119 and 4 bedroom units available starting at $989.

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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Foundation | The Gates

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550 E Michigan Ave East Lansing, MI

2 - 4 Bed

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2 Bath

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815 - 1,044 Sq. Ft.

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Available starting Aug. 20^th

Deal

Waived Admin Fee for next 5 leases!
Waived Admin Fee for next 5 leases!

Floor plans

Studios (0)

Studio • 1 Bath

$1,389 - $1,559 / room

480 ft²

0 Available

Private

$1,389 / room

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Private

$1,499 / room

Rented

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Private

$1,559 / room

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2 beds (1)

2 Beds • 2 Bath

$1,119 / room

815 ft²

1 Available

Private

$1,119 / room

Available Aug 20^th, 2026

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4 beds (1)

4 Beds • 2 Bath

$989 / room

1044 ft²

1 Available

Private

$989 / room

Available Aug 20^th, 2026

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Where you'll live

Street View

Map View

Satellite View

Location ratings

Walk Score®

Walker's Paradise

Transit Score®

Good Transit

Bike Score®

Very Bikeable

Amenities

In-unit Laundry

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

On Bus Line

Walkable To Campus

Dishwasher

Student

Living Room Furniture Included

Spacious Built-in Closets

Full-size Appliances

Professionally Managed

Online Resident Portal

Parking

Online Payments

Wifi

Community Events

Secured Entry

Cable-ready

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

Property details

Description

GET $120 OFF/INSTALLMENT ON THE 2x2 AT THE GATES!

Experience student living built around convenience at The Gates at Foundation. Located just steps from Michigan State University and within walking distance of Spartan Stadium, The Gates puts students in the center of everything East Lansing has to offer. From nearby restaurants, coffee shops, nightlife, grocery stores, and retail, daily errands and weekend plans are always close to home. Plus, with direct access to the CATA bus route, getting around campus and the city is simple.

Designed with students in mind, The Gates offers individual leasing options ideal for roommates and student lifestyles, along with spacious studio, two, and four-bedroom floorplans. Residents enjoy fully furnished living rooms, full-size kitchen appliances, granite countertops, spacious built-in closets, in-unit washers and dryers, gigabit internet, and private bedroom locks for added convenience and privacy. Community amenities include resident events, professional on-site management, on-site parking, pet-friendly living, and a connected student atmosphere that makes it easy to feel at home.

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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$989 - $1,119 / room

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	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

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

	Monthly Rent	Rent per Sq. Ft.	Suggested Monthly Income
East Lansing Average
Studio	$1,390	$1.60	$4,171
1BR	$1,134	$1.60	$3,401
2BR	$1,275	$1.30	$3,825
3BR	$1,254	$1.10	$3,762
4BR	$1,658	$1.10	$4,973

Available Units in East Lansing
Studio	23
1BR	110
2BR	114
3BR	61
4BR	97

Foundation | The Gates

550 E Michigan Ave East Lansing, MI

Availability in East Lansing