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Foundation | The Gates Apartments

500-550 Michigan, East Lansing, MI 48823

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Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$999 - $1,499Studio - 4 1 - 2

Pricing and Floor Plans

Studio G

$1,499
Studio, 1 Bath
480 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 21
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Private
$1,499
480
8/21/25

2x2 G

$1,099
2 Beds, 2 Baths
815 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 21
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Private
$1,099
815
8/21/25

4x2 G

$999
4 Beds, 2 Baths
1,044 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 21
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Private
$999
1,044
8/21/25

4x2.5 G

$999
4 Beds, 2 Baths
1,044 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 21
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Private
$999
1,044
8/21/25
* 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.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12

Property Information

  • Built in 1966
  • 139 units / 4 stories

Fees and Policies

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

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Application Fee
    $30

Property Highlights

  • Full-Size Appliances
  • Professionally Managed
  • Walkable To Campus
  • Spacious Built-In Closets
  • Living Room Furniture Included
  • Washer and Dryer in Unit
  • Resident Events / Activities
  • On CATA Bus Route
  • Online Maintenance Requests
  • On-Site Parking

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Furnished
  • Granite Countertops
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Public Transportation

Nearby Colleges & Universities

Michigan State UniversityWalk: 19 min (1.0 mi)
Lansing C.C., East CampusDrive: 8 min (2.9 mi)
Davenport UniversityDrive: 8 min (3.3 mi)
Lansing C.C., Downtown CampusDrive: 8 min (3.6 mi)
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Area Scores

Very Walkable
Walk Score®
81
Out of 100
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
100
Out of 100

Transit

4 min Drive
Amtrak
Airport
Capital Region International
17 min Drive
Capital Region International

Moving to Downtown East Lansing, East Lansing, MI

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Foundation | The Gates Apartments proximity to Frandor Plus, The Pointe, and Pointe North. Frandor Plus is 0.7 miles away, and The Pointe is within an 18 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Foundation | The Gates Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, Michigan State University Museum, and Abrams Planetarium.

Airports

Living in Downtown East Lansing provides easy access to Capital Region International, located just 15 minutes from Foundation | The Gates Apartments.

Schools

Glencairn School
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Macdonald Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
Holly Park Academy
Grades K-8
Charter
6
Out of 10
Greater Lansing Islamic School
Grades PK-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
Lansing Catholic Central High School
Grades 9-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
East Lansing High School
Grades 9-12
Public
8
Out of 10

About Foundation | The Gates Apartments

Welcome to The Gates Apartments located right on the West end of Michigan State University's campus in East Lansing! As a resident, you’ll enjoy an inviting studio, two, or four bedroom apartment, along with a fantastic selection of community... amenities. All of our floorplans offer a furnished living room, spacious kitchen with dining room table and chairs, full-size appliances, granite countertops, built-in closets, individual-lock bedrooms for extra security, gigabit-internet already installed, and a full-size washer and dryer in-unit!

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Renter Reviews

For Foundation | The Gates

4.6

7 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

10/21/24

Great Location!

The gates is a great apartment right off of campus!

Review from Apartments.com

Property Manager at Foundation | The Gates responded to this review

Thank you for your amazing review! We are thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your time at The Gates and that our location is convenient for you! - The Tower Team, (517) 351-5199, choosefoundation@peakmade.com.

9/3/20

Rude and unhelpful

The leasing manager was extremely rude and unhelpful. They charge for time you are not living in the apartment. No pro ration for the month of move in. Great way to rip off college kids and their parents. I would steer clear of this place and their dishonest practices.

Review from Apartments.com

5 People Found This Helpful

12/16/19

DO NOT LIVE HERE AT ALL COSTS

I would not want my worst enemy to stay at the gates. They do not have adequate parking for all residents, so I'm forced to walk 10 minutes just to get to my car. I have to pay forty dollars a month to be able to park my car 10 minutes from where I live, like that makes any sense whatsoever. The elevator does not work half the time, and I was even stuck in it for five minutes on numerous occasions. The wifi is basically not even working, and I am forced to result to using my hotspot for my... computer half the time. They charge way too much money for how poor of an apartment this is. What ever you do, DO NOT LIVE HERE.

Review from Apartments.com

9 People Found This Helpful

Property Manager at Foundation | The Gates responded to this review

Hi valued resident, We are sad to hear you have had an unsatisfactory experience at The Gates. These sound like valid concerns that we would be more than happy to discuss with you so we can help to improve your living experience here at The Gates. We... are available in the leasing office Monday-Friday, 9AM to 6PM. Please feel free to stop by whenever you are available so we can help. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Have a great day!

7/30/19

The Manor is actually trash

This place has the worst management of all time. The leasing people are so unorganized and unprofessional when it comes to communicating to the residents I don't understand how they are getting away with this.

Review from Apartments.com

7 People Found This Helpful

9/28/18

HORRIBLE MANAGEMENT

My daughter rented from The Gates this past year and sublet to someone else for half of the time. We were misguided and misinformed by the management. The Leasing and Marketing Team Leader of The Gates told us over and over again that she would get the necessary paperwork from our subleaser. She never did and we are currently out over $2,000. He paid only partial payments to us throughout his 7 and half months and kept saying he would pay us. The Gates messed up by never following through... and getting the necessary documentation from him. We live 4 hours away and is was not possible to do check in, other than by phone, when possible. We were assured by The Gates employee that she would take care of it and NOT TO WORRY. The Gates is at fault and I plan on pursuing this issue further with them. I actually did try to talk to upper management but had no luck. Now that I know we are unable to locate this person that owes us a lot of money, I will be involving The Gates once again in this horrible nightmare. This person who "helped" us no longer works at The Gates. My guess is that she was fired. Huh, I wonder why? Sadly, at our expense. Do not rent from The Gates!!!!!

Review from Apartments.com

9 People Found This Helpful

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