Rent in Lansing, MI
Across Lansing's 13 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,279 a month, with figures from $1,028–$1,323. The highest typical rent is in 48956 ($1,323) and the lowest in 48915 ($1,028). 7 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 6 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 | $722–$1,036 | 13 |
| 1 bed | $961 | $784–$1,054 | 13 |
| 2 beds | $1,279 | $1,028–$1,323 | 13 |
| 3 beds | $1,685 | $1,162–$1,685 | 13 |
| 4 beds | $1,739 | $1,215–$1,739 | 13 |
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).
Lansing ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lansing, MI?
- About $1,279 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $1,028–$1,323. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Lansing, MI?
- About $961 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $784–$1,054. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Lansing, MI?
- About $1,685 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $1,162–$1,685. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Lansing, MI?
- About $1,036 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $722–$1,036. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Lansing, MI?
- About $1,739 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $1,215–$1,739. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Lansing ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 48956 has the highest typical rent at $1,323 a month, and 48915 the lowest at $1,028.
- What is the property tax rate in 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 Lansing rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).