East Lansing, MI rental market
What is the average rent in East Lansing, MI?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in East Lansing, MI is $1,740.
Average rent
$1,740
Month-over-monthMoM change
-$110
Year-over-yearYoY change
+$95
Available rentals
107
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $535 to $4,900.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 3 |
| $800 | 5 |
| $900 | 4 |
| $1,000 | 7 |
| $1,100 | 13 |
| $1,200 | 13 |
| $1,300 | 3 |
| $1,400 | 7 |
| $1,500 | 6 |
| $1,600 | 5 |
| $1,700 | 8 |
| $1,800 | 5 |
| $1,900 | 3 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 5 |
| $2,300 | 14 |
| $2,400 | 15 |
| $2,500 | 3 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 3 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 4 |
| $3,200 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 3 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $95 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,500 | $1,484 |
| Feb | $1,465 | $1,365 |
| Mar | $1,400 | $1,350 |
| Apr | $1,490 | $1,350 |
| May | $1,350 | $1,280 |
| Jun | $1,550 | $1,280 |
| Jul | $1,550 | $1,344 |
| Aug | $1,500 | $1,600 |
| Sep | $1,695 | $1,700 |
| Oct | $1,888 | $2,175 |
| Nov | $1,600 | $1,760 |
| Dec | $1,536 | No data |
Market temperature
The East Lansing, MI rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in East Lansing, MI is 13% lower than the national average.
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