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3595 Jolly Oak Rd,
Okemos, MI 48864
$1,399 - $2,861 | Studio - 3 Beds
Okemos
Okemos, MI
Area Guide
A pedestrian-friendly community next door to MSU.
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College Town
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Lansing Area
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Family-Friendly
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Bicycle-Friendly
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Walkable
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When you first see the heavily-wooded, emerald green landscape of Okemos, it may seem like an idyllic, peaceful community where you can escape your busy day and relax. And that's true -- only Okemos borders Michigan State University on its west side, with Hagadorn Road separating the two. With the university next door, students renting apartments in Okemos have fast access to campus, while college sports fans have fast access to Spartan Stadium, theater-goers can easily reach Wharton Center for the Performing Arts, and nature lovers can go hiking through Sanford Natural Area.
Okemos is very pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly, and many residents choose to bike or walk to school or work. And since it is next door to East Lansing and just minutes from the state capital of Lansing, most residents enjoy a commute of 15 minutes or less. MSU is one of the world's top research universities and was founded in 1855. The university covers 10,000 acres and enrolls about 50,000 students.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Okemos, MI is $1,399 for a studio, $1,295 for one bedroom, $1,524 for two bedrooms, and $1,916 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Okemos has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,295/month
686 Sq Ft
Transportation
44
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
44
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Harris Nature Center
- Abrams Planetarium
- MSU Horticulture Gardens
- Michigan State University Museum
- Michigan State Univ. Observatory
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Capital Region International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.