Studio Apartment Rent in Lansing, MI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lansing, Michigan as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,230 and +34% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lansing
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Lansing
Compare Lansing's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Michigan
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton | $584 |
| 2 | Flint | $680 |
| 3 | Bay City | $730 |
| 4 | Saginaw | $740 |
| 5 | Muskegon | $750 |
| 6 | Marquette | $760 |
| 7 | Niles | $770 |
| 8 | Battle Creek | $800 |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | $804 |
| 10 | Jackson | $805 |
| 11 | Monroe | $810 |
| 12 | Mount Pleasant | $810 |
| 13 | Grand Blanc | $830 |
| 14 | Mount Clemens | $830 |
| 15 | Port Huron | $830 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Michigan
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester | $2,193 |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $1,493 |
| 3 | Birmingham | $1,490 |
| 4 | West Bloomfield | $1,355 |
| 5 | Bloomfield Hills | $1,350 |
| 6 | Commerce Township | $1,330 |
| 7 | Northville | $1,320 |
| 8 | Troy | $1,290 |
| 9 | Novi | $1,290 |
| 10 | Canton | $1,250 |
| 11 | Rochester Hills | $1,240 |
| 12 | New Hudson | $1,240 |
| 13 | Grosse Pointe Park | $1,240 |
| 14 | Farmington Hills | $1,220 |
| 15 | Oak Park | $1,190 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lansing.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lansing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt, MI | 6.8 mi | $940 | +$88 (+10%) |
| East Lansing, MI | 8 mi | $980 | +$128 (+15%) |
| Dewitt, MI | 9.6 mi | $870 | +$18 (+2%) |
| Jackson, MI | 39 mi | $805 | $-47 (-6%) |
| Howell, MI | 45.8 mi | $990 | +$138 (+16%) |
| Battle Creek, MI | 50.5 mi | $800 | $-52 (-6%) |
| Brighton, MI | 56.4 mi | $920 | +$68 (+8%) |
| Fenton, MI | 57 mi | $980 | +$128 (+15%) |
| Flint, MI | 60.3 mi | $680 | $-172 (-20%) |
| Saginaw, MI | 62.8 mi | $740 | $-112 (-13%) |
| Mount Pleasant, MI | 63.3 mi | $810 | $-42 (-5%) |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 64.9 mi | $1,493 | +$641 (+75%) |
Studio rent in Lansing — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lansing?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lansing, Michigan is $852 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,230.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lansing?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,080 ($2,840/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lansing expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lansing's studio median of $852 is +34% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 14th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lansing rank for studio rent in Michigan?
Among the 88 cities in Michigan with studio data, Lansing ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lansing?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Jackson ($805), Battle Creek ($800), Flint ($680).