East Lansing, MI rental market
What is the average rent in East Lansing, MI?
Last updated June 30, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in East Lansing, MI is $1,336.
Average rent
$1,336
Month-over-month change
+$36
Year-over-year change
-$124
Available rentals
61
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $549 to $5,460.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 2 |
| $600 | 6 |
| $700 | 3 |
| $800 | 3 |
| $1,000 | 6 |
| $1,100 | 9 |
| $1,200 | 7 |
| $1,300 | 4 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 4 |
| $1,600 | 3 |
| $1,700 | 4 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 3 |
| $2,300 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $4,900+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $124 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 | No data |
| Aug | $1,500 | No data |
| Sep | $1,695 | No data |
| Oct | $1,888 | No data |
| Nov | $1,600 | No data |
| Dec | $1,536 | No data |
Market temperature
The East Lansing, MI rental market temperature is WARM. 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in East Lansing, MI is 34% lower than the national average.
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