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  • $1,499/mo

    1217 Downer Ave, Lansing, MI 48912

    2beds
    1,172sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Single family residence
    Available Sat Feb 21 2026
    Cats, dogs OK
    Central air
    Hookups laundry
    Off street parking
    Forced air, fireplace

    What's special

    Brick ranchBack patioWood burning fireplaceEnclosed back porchFormal dining roomCentral air
    2-Bedroom, 1-bath, brick ranch. Located just West of Frandor, less than 2 miles from MSU and less than 2 miles from LCC/Downtown Lansing. Wood burning fireplace in living room. Formal dining room. Washer/dryer hook-ups. Large back yard with mature trees. Tenant is responsible for all utilities. Tenant is responsible for lawn and snow maintenance. Pet friendly (limit 1). One cat or one small dog (less than 40 lbs) allowed. $300 non-refundable pet fee. $25 monthly pet fee. No basement, house is on a slab. No garage. No smoking allowed. $40 non-refundable screening fee per applicant over the age of 18. Credit check will be ran. Security deposit will be 1.0-1.5 times rent depending on application score. Minimum credit score (Experian*) of 600 required. *Please note, Experian scores are typically slightly lower than Transunion and Equifax scores. 12-month lease required. Income requirement - gross monthly income at least 3x the rent. NOTICE TO ALL POTENTIAL APPLICANTS: All applicants are required to complete the pet screening process, through a third party vendor - Pet Screening. The screening process is required for all applicants, regardless of whether or not applicant has an animal/pet. Please visit this link to complete your Pet Screening profile, after you have applied to rent a property. https 1stchoicerealestate. Back Patio Central Air Enclosed Back Porch Large Back Yard Washer/Dryer Hook Up (Electric) Wood Burning Fireplace
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Dining Room
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Fireplace
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, WD Hookup
    • Laundry: Hookups
    Features
    • WD Hookup
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,172 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
    • Exterior features: Dogs ok up to 40 lbs, Heating system: ForcedAir, Lawn, No Utilities included in rent, No smoking, One Year Lease, Snow removal not included
    Details
    • Parcel number: 33210111327009

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1955

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Lansing

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: One Year Lease

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/6/2025Listed for rent$1,499+7.8%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    9/12/2024Listing removed$1,390$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    9/4/2024Listed for rent$1,390$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    3/21/2014Sold$48,500-39.4%$41/sqft
    Source: Greater Lansing AOR #53094
    12/10/2004Sold$80,000$68/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Neighborhood: Groesbeck