Is this property currently leasing units?

Yes. There are 2 available units at this property.

How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?

This property has 2 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. The soonest move-in date is August 21, 2025.

What's the square footage of the available units?

The available units are 1,044 square feet.

Does this property allow cats or dogs?

This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.

How many bedrooms are in the available units?

There are 4 bedroom units available.

How many bathrooms are in the available units?

There are 2 bathroom units available.

What's the monthly rent at this property?

Rent on available units starts at $999. Foundation | The Gates has 4 bedroom units available starting at $999.

Where is this property located?

This property is at 550 E Michigan Ave in East Lansing, MI. It's 3.3 miles west from the center of East Lansing.

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Foundation | The Gates

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550 E Michigan Ave East Lansing, MI

4 Bed

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2 Bath

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1,044 Sq. Ft.

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Available starting Aug. 21^st

Floor plans

Studios (0)

Studio • 1 Bath

$1,389 - $1,499 / room

480 ft²

0 Available

Private

$1,389 / room

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Private

$1,499 / room

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2 beds (0)

2 Beds • 2 Bath

$979 - $1,099 / room

815 ft²

0 Available

Private

$979 / room

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Private

$1,099 / room

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4 beds (2)

4 Beds • 2 Bath

$999 / room

1044 ft²

2 Available

Private

$999 / room

Available Aug 21^st, 2025

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Private

$999 / room

Available Aug 21^st, 2025

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Where you'll live

Street View

Map View

Satellite View

Location ratings

Walk Score®

Walker's Paradise

Transit Score®

Good Transit

Bike Score®

Very Bikeable

Amenities

In-unit Laundry

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Cable-ready

Dishwasher

Student

Secured Entry

Online Payments

Large Closets

Range / Oven

24-hour Maintenance

High-speed Internet

Freezer

Online Community Portal

Fees & leasing info

Pets

Dogs Ok

Cats Ok

Pet Friendly Community

Pet Fee: $300.00

Pet Rent: $20.00

Parking

Surface Parking

Property details

Description

The Gates at Foundation offers spacious, pet-friendly studio, two-bedroom, and four-bedroom apartments featuring in-unit washers and dryers, full-size kitchen appliances, and spacious built-in closets. Some units come partially furnished for added convenience.
Located along the CATA bus route and within walking distance of Michigan State University, The Gates offers residents easy access to campus, local dining, and shopping. With high-speed 1GB internet and professional on-site management, it provides a comfortable, convenient living experience for students and professionals. Now leasing for Fall 2026!

Additional Details

Year Built: 1966

Total Unit Count: 139

Last Updated: Updated 1 hour ago

Contact Number: (517) 940-7927

Property manager information

PeakMade

2970 Clairmont Rd #310, Atlanta, GA 30329

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Office Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Internet Providers

Provider Max Download Speed (Mbps) Max Upload Speed (Mbps)

Metronet Holdings, LLC 1000.0 1000.0

Comcast Corporation 987.0 35.0

ViaSat, Inc. 100.0 3.0

Hughes Network Systems, LLC 25.0 3.0

AT&T Inc. 18.0 0.768

Data from June 2020 provided by the FCC

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$999 / room

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	Distance	Walking	Biking	Driving
The Black Box Theatre Art Center	0.7 mi	13 min	5 min	1 min
Abel Sykes Technology and Learning Center	0.8 mi	15 min	5 min	2 min
LCC Library	0.8 mi	15 min	5 min	2 min

Distance

Walking

Biking

Driving

The Black Box Theatre Art Center

0.7 mi

13 min

5 min

1 min

Abel Sykes Technology and Learning Center

0.8 mi

15 min

5 min

2 min

LCC Library

0.8 mi

15 min

5 min

2 min

	Monthly Rent	Rent per Sq. Ft.	Suggested Monthly Income
East Lansing Average
Studio	$1,048	$1.90	$3,143
1BR	$1,130	$1.60	$3,391
2BR	$1,330	$1.40	$3,989
3BR	$1,392	$1.10	$4,176
4BR	$1,633	$1.10	$4,898

Available Units in East Lansing
Studio	15
1BR	95
2BR	98
3BR	64
4BR	102

Foundation | The Gates

550 E Michigan Ave East Lansing, MI

Availability in East Lansing