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0.8 miles to Michigan State University
Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
2 Bathrooms $625 / Bedroom
Plus Fees
10 Month Lease
1,728 4 Residents 1/5/26
1/5/26 $625 / Bedroom
Plus Fees
10 Month Lease
1,728Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Convenient For

  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

551 Cornell Ave_ room for rent

This four bedroom home is located off the main road and just minutes away from MSU and shops along Grand River Blvd.
House is 5 blocks away from the north end of campus.
Close enough to get to class, yet way from the noise of MSU.

Description:
- 4...
bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- newer washer and dryer
- newer furnace
- window AC are available
- 4 parking spots in the back

Tenants pay for all utilities, and snow removal.
No smoking, no vaping allowed.

Availability:
1 room is Available on January 2026 for the Spring 2026 Semester.
Available room is Bedroom 3 (other 3 rooms are leased to MSU students).

4 rooms are available for 2026-2027 Academic year.

Rental House is an East Lansing Student Rental Class IV Licensed for 4 Unrelated people.

Pet Policy:
- Negotiable, with the approval of other roommates.

Lease Terms:
- $50.00 Non-refundable application fee per person
- $625.00 per room per person
- Negotiable lease (semester-10month-12 months)
- $900.00 Security Deposit

Contact Manuel Cheng at 248-535-0129 for more details.

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease
  • 9 month lease
  • Flexible/Other lease
Option To Renew

Lease renewal offered

Shared Housing

Contact

Manuel Cheng

Lister prefers to be contacted by email.

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Carpet
  • Dishwasher
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Smoke-Free

Community Features

  • Individual Leases

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Utilities & Essentials

  • Recycling Charge
    Included in rent
  • Trash Admin Fee
    Included in rent

Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Video Surveillance

Shopping Centers

Brookfield Plaza Walk: 14 min Distance: 0.7 mi
East Oak Square Walk: 24 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Gables Point Walk: 24 min Distance: 1.3 mi

Transit / Subway

East Lansing Amtrak Station Walk: 45 min Distance: 2.3 mi

Airports

Capital Region International Drive: 18 min Distance: 8.3 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Michigan State University Walk: 29 min Distance: 1.5 mi
Lansing C.C., East Campus Walk: 40 min Distance: 2.1 mi
Davenport University Drive: 13 min Distance: 4.7 mi
Lansing C.C., Downtown Campus Drive: 12 min Distance: 5.4 mi

Parks and Recreation

Abrams Planetarium Walk: 23 min Distance: 1.2 mi
W.J. Beal Botanical Garden Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Michigan State University Museum Walk: 21 min Distance: 1.1 mi
MSU Horticulture Gardens Walk: 29 min Distance: 1.5 mi
Michigan State Univ. Observatory Walk: 56 min Distance: 2.9 mi

Schools

Marble School
Grades PK-5
Public
5
Out of 10
Macdonald Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
East Lansing High School
Grades 9-12
Public
8
Out of 10
Donley Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
3
Out of 10
Whitehills Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Glencairn School
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Robert L Green Elementary
Grades PK-5
Public
5
Out of 10
Ingham ISD ASD Programs
Grades PK-8
Public
NR
Out of 10
Okemos Public MontessoriCentral
Grades PK-4
Public
9
Out of 10

Ratings

Somewhat Walkable

59

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Very Bikeable

78

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Active

79

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Calm

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