Rent in East Lansing, MI
Across East Lansing's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,323 a month, with figures from $1,323–$1,325. The highest typical rent is in 48823 ($1,325) and the lowest in 48824 ($1,323). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 3 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Ingham County pay about 1.83% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,036 | $1,036–$1,209 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $1,054 | $1,051–$1,054 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $1,323 | $1,323–$1,325 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $1,685 | $1,583–$1,685 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $1,739 | $935–$1,739 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
East Lansing ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in East Lansing, MI?
- About $1,323 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,323–$1,325. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in East Lansing, MI?
- About $1,054 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,051–$1,054. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in East Lansing, MI?
- About $1,685 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,583–$1,685. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in East Lansing, MI?
- About $1,036 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,036–$1,209. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in East Lansing, MI?
- About $1,739 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $935–$1,739. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which East Lansing ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 48823 has the highest typical rent at $1,325 a month, and 48824 the lowest at $1,323.
- What is the property tax rate in East Lansing, MI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Ingham County pay a typical 1.83% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these East Lansing rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).