Lansing, MI Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,230
1-year change
-0.7%
$-9/mo
5-year change
+34.0%
$312/mo
10-year change
+77.5%
$537/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Lansing

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$664/mo0.0%
2016$685/mo+3.2%+3.2%
2017$715/mo+4.4%+7.7%
2018$737/mo+3.1%+11.0%
2019$783/mo+6.2%+17.9%
2020$822/mo+5.0%+23.8%
2021$899/mo+9.4%+35.4%
2022$999/mo+11.1%+50.5%
2023$1,056/mo+5.7%+59.0%
2024$1,098/mo+4.0%+65.4%
2025$1,223/mo+11.4%+84.2%
2026$1,218/mo-0.4%+83.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Lansing changed since 2015?

Median rent in Lansing, MI was $652 in 2015-01 and is $1,230 as of 2026-06 — a change of $578 per month over 11 years.

How much has Lansing rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Lansing, MI has changed +34.0% ($312 per month). The current median is $1,230.

What has rent in Lansing done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lansing, MI has changed +77.5% ($537 per month). It is now $1,230.

Is rent in Lansing going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Lansing, MI has decreased -0.7% ($-9/mo). Current median: $1,230.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.