East Lansing, MI 108 Apartments for Rent

Anyone can live in Lansing, Michigan, but East Lansing is only for the best of the best. Well, that's what at least 40,000 residents are sure to tell you.

East Lansing is everything you'd expect from a clean college town. Home to Michigan State University, this town literally grew up around the university, which was founded in 1855. The thriving community at East Lansing is located due east of the capital of Michigan. The tree-lined avenues, brightly lit buildings and beautiful landscaping make East Lansing one of the most idyllic and peaceful places to live in Michigan.

Relocating to East Lansing

Happy Wallets Compared to other cities in the nation, East Lansing is extremely wallet-friendly. The cost of living is only 1% greater than the Michigan average and is actually 4.2% less than the national average. Due to the fact that its greatest claim to fame is housing one of the largest learning institutions in the country, apartments, studios and houses are available for leasing at extremely affordable prices. Utilities are often included in the rent, particularly in the outlying areas that are away from the university campus. Be prepared to pay an application fee, and have first month's rent available upfront. Property rentals in East Lansing are also available, so if you aren't ready to buy but would prefer a single family home, East Lansing is the place for you.

The City Welcomes You The city of East Lansing welcomes newcomers with open arms. In fact, the city's main site has an entire section devoted to students, young professionals and families interested in relocating to this city. You can get a relocation packet from the site, or even call and speak to a representative or peruse the online brochure about the city--they must either love their city, or have nothing better to do on a Friday night.

Living in East Lansing

Night Life Welcome to college town! Put down that red cup, though. This is a classy college town, with no shortage of fun things to do in East Lansing. Many of the businesses downtown are specifically devoted to providing entertainment for students and professors looking to relax. Explore the local cinemas, nigh clubs and novelty shops all over the downtown area. You can enjoy all the amenities of a big city without the usual concerns about crime, travel time or traffic.

Keeping it in the Family Your family will love living in East Lansing. The East Lansing Department of Planning and Community Development offers several housing programs to help you find the right home for your family at a fabulous price. The goal of this organization is to maintain East Lansing as a clean, safe community that's ideal for raising families. With more than 20 parks, an award-winning school district and excellent childcare options, you and your family will be right at home in this city. The many community centers offer you and your family the opportunity to participate in sports, take classes, swim and take part in community events.

Heading Outdoors Get out there and stretch your legs! Don't you realize how long you've been online? Take a hike along the 4.5 miles of the Northern Tier Trail. This trail connects 10 of the area's recreational facilities and beautiful parks. There are a total of 24 neighborhood parks maintained by the city for public enjoyment. Tell Fido not to worry, though, as all are pet-friendly and perfect for an outing with a loved one, your family or a group of friends. Many of the parks have picnic facilities and playgrounds, making them perfect for hosting parties or just enjoying nature.

Festivals You can't have a college town without lots of festivals and community events. You like community events, right? East Lansing hosts over 50 festivals annually. Some of these include the Summer Concert Series, the Crystal Awards, the East Lansing Art Festival, Mid-Winter Singing Festival and the Moonlight Film Festival, to name a few. All work and no play makes everybody miserable, but in East Lansing, you never have to look far for entertainment.

Education East Lansing Public Schools (ELPS) serve approximately 3,400 students. The population is booming, and includes students that speak more than 44 languages and come from countries all over the world. Better brush up on your high school Spanish! There are eight schools in the ELPS district. All of them are nationally recognized as excellent schools, but the crowning achievement for these schools goes to East Lansing High School (ELHS). ELHS was awarded a Silver Medal by the U.S. News and World Report for its outstanding academic achievements. This places ELHS among the top 3% of high schools in the nation.

The bottom line is that there are not enough positive things to be said about East Lansing. Rental apartments in this city are affordable, the community is vibrant, the area is clean and safe and there is always something to do. East Lansing is a wholesome, richly cultured community that welcomes you with open arms.