East Lansing, MI rental market

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Last updated September 21, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in East Lansing, MI is $2,400.

Average rent

$2,400

Month-over-month change

+$800

Year-over-year change

+$300

Available rentals

98

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $555 to $9,100.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6002
$7003
$8002
$9001
$1,0003
$1,1004
$1,2007
$1,3004
$1,4001
$1,5002
$1,6004
$1,7005
$1,8005
$1,9005
$2,1001
$2,2003
$2,3002
$2,4006
$2,5005
$2,6003
$2,7009
$2,8002
$2,9006
$3,0006
$3,1004
$3,2001
$3,3002
$3,4002
$3,7002
$3,8001
$3,9001
$4,1001
$4,2002
$4,3001
$4,6004
$4,7002
$4,8001
$5,000+6

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $300 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
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$1,888No data
Nov$1,600No data
Dec$1,536No 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in East Lansing, MI is 20% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in East Lansing, MI?

The average rent in East Lansing, MI is $2,400.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in East Lansing, MI is $924 per month.

3. 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, MI is $1,084 per month.

4. 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, MI is $1,291 per month.

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

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in East Lansing, MI is $2,250 per month.

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

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in East Lansing, MI is $5,125 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in East Lansing, MI?

Houses in East Lansing, MI rent between $555 - $9,100 with an average rent of $2,400.

8. How has the rent in East Lansing, MI changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in East Lansing, MI increased by $300

9. How much has the rent in East Lansing, MI increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in East Lansing, MI increased by $800

10. How many available rentals are there in East Lansing, MI?

There are currently 98 rentals available in East Lansing, MI.

11. How do rent prices in East Lansing, MI compare with the national average?

The average rent in East Lansing, MI is $2,400 — 20% higher the national average of $2,000.

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