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
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Back Patio
Central Air
Enclosed Back Porch
Large Back Yard
Washer/Dryer Hook Up (Electric)
Wood Burning Fireplace
House for rent
$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
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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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,499+7.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 9/12/2024 | Listing removed | $1,390$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 9/4/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,390$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 3/21/2014 | Sold | $48,500-39.4%$41/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 12/10/2004 | Sold | $80,000$68/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||

