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Lansing, MI Apartments for Rent
Lansing serves as Michigan's state capital, sitting where the Grand River meets the Red Cedar River. This gives the city an easygoing vibe right in the heart of the Great Lakes State. The city became the state capital back in 1847 because of its central location, and today the restored Michigan State Capitol building anchors downtown with its Victorian-era architecture and beautiful hand-painted ceilings. If you're checking out apartments for rent in Lansing, you'll find lots of housing choices across different neighborhoods. Studios typically start around $891, while one-bedroom units run about $1,002. The city's Mid-Michigan location makes it easy to get to both work and fun outdoor spots.
Renting in Lansing gives you access to cool neighborhoods like Old Town, with its historic buildings and art galleries, and REO Town, which celebrates the city's car-making history through museums and architecture. The Lansing River Trail system offers scenic paths for biking, walking, or jogging, while Potter Park Zoo and Impression 5 Science Center provide family-friendly fun close to home. Big employers include state government offices, healthcare facilities, and Michigan State University just next door in East Lansing-which also means Big Ten games and campus events. Getting around is simple with Interstate 96 and Interstate 69, and downtown Lansing has plenty of places to eat and shop, including the outdoor Eastwood Towne Center and the quirky boutiques in Old Town.
Why Lansing?
- Cheer on the MSU Spartans football team, one of the Big Ten, at the Duffy Daugherty Building.
- Prefer baseball? The Lansing Lugnuts Minor League baseball team plays at Cooley Law School Stadium.
- See theater productions, Broadway shows, concerts, dance, and more at the Wharton Center.
- Potter Park Zoo, the oldest zoo in the state, is a 58-acre zoo with over 450 animals.
- The Groesbeck Municipal Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-71 course that opened in 1926.
- W.J. Beal Botanical Gardens was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest gardens in the US.
Renting in Lansing
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 466 Sq Ft $891 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 658 Sq Ft $1,010 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 937 Sq Ft $1,236 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,220 Sq Ft $1,527 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,507 Sq Ft $2,024 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Lansing
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Fabulous Acres 694 Sq Ft $771/mo
- Seymours 750 Sq Ft $796/mo
- Old Everett 656 Sq Ft $819/mo
- Old Forest 704 Sq Ft $820/mo
- Waverly Park 558 Sq Ft $836/mo
- Kensington Meadows 558 Sq Ft $836/mo
- Hunter Park 722 Sq Ft $897/mo
- Hunter Park West 722 Sq Ft $897/mo
- Gardendale 612 Sq Ft $945/mo
- Dornet Village 621 Sq Ft $947/mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Lansing, MI
What are the average rent costs in Lansing, MI?
The average rent in Lansing, MI is $1,010.
What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Lansing, MI?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Lansing, MI is $891.
What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Lansing, MI?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lansing, MI is $1,010.
What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Lansing, MI?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Lansing, MI is $1,236.
What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Lansing, MI?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Lansing, MI is $1,527.
What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Lansing, MI?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Lansing, MI is $2,024.
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