East Lansing, MI rental market
Last updated August 8, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in East Lansing, MI is $1,550.
$1,550
+$90
-$50
41
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $600 to $3,350.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 1 |
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 2 |
| $800 | 4 |
| $900 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,100 | 5 |
| $1,200 | 5 |
| $1,300 | 3 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,500 | 4 |
| $1,600 | 4 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 7 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 3 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,300+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $50 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $996 | $1,500 |
| Feb | $1,013 | $1,465 |
| Mar | $995 | $1,400 |
| Apr | $1,065 | $1,490 |
| May | $995 | $1,350 |
| Jun | $1,500 | $1,550 |
| Jul | $1,600 | $1,550 |
| Aug | $1,600 | $1,500 |
| Sep | $1,650 | No data |
| Oct | $2,100 | No data |
| Nov | $2,100 | No data |
| Dec | $1,599 | 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 26% lower 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 $1,550.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in East Lansing, MI?
Houses in East Lansing, MI rent between $600 - $3,350 with an average rent of $1,550.
3. How has the rent in East Lansing, MI changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in East Lansing, MI decreased by $50
4. 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 $90
5. How many available rentals are there in East Lansing, MI?
There are currently 41 rentals available in East Lansing, MI.
6. How do rent prices in East Lansing, MI compare with the national average?
The average rent in East Lansing, MI is $1,550 — 26.19% lower the national average of $2,100.