Lansing-East Lansing, MI MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Lansing-East Lansing, MI MSA metro area. Population: 470,861.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$973/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
+9% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,012/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
+6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,268/mo
↑ 12.5% YoY
+8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,627/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY
+7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,679/mo
↑ 12.4% YoY
-4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $870 | $973 | +$103 (+11.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $905 | $1,012 | +$107 (+11.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,127 | $1,268 | +$141 (+12.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,465 | $1,627 | +$162 (+11.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,494 | $1,679 | +$185 (+12.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$40,480
$3,373/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,720
$4,227/month gross
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.