Right on the CATA bus route and within walking distance of campus, The Gates at Foundation make student life convenient. And don’t forget about the 1GB of East Lansing wifi, allowing you to seamlessly connect to virtual classes and lectures, or ensure you submit your paper on time.
Need help? Our professional on-site management team can assist you in the moment, so you can get back to enjoying the calendar of resident events and activities.
A refundable security deposit of 1.5 months' rent is required for self-qualifying applicants without a guarantor.
- The total rent for the term is divided into equal monthly instalments.
- Rent is due on the first of each month during the residence.
- Instalment amounts are not prorated.
- Residents who move in after the first of the month or move out before the last day of the month still pay the full instalment for that month.
- Rent may be paid online through the resident portal using ACH, debit card, or credit card.
- Cash payments are not accepted.
- Convenience fees may be charged for online payments.
- A guarantor is not required if the applicant qualifies independently by earning 3 times the monthly rent.
- Pay stubs are required for self-qualification.
- Utility Fee: $50 per month for 1-bedroom apartments.
- Utility Fee: $50 per month for 2-bedroom apartments.
- Utility Fee: $45 per month for 3-bedroom apartments.
- Utility Fee: $45 per month for 4-bedroom apartments.
- Utility Fee covers all utilities.
- Utility Fee amounts vary depending on the floor plan style.
- Damage Liability Waiver (DLW): $17 per month.
- Residents may opt out of the DLW by providing proof of outside liability coverage.
- Rent Plus: $10 per month.
- Application Fee: $30 per application.
- Administration Fee: $200 per application.
- Pet Fee: $300 per pet, non-refundable, due at move-in.
- Pet Rent: $20 per pet per month.
- Late Fee: $150 per occurrence.
- Transfer Unit Fee: $350 per occurrence.
- Transfer Bedroom Fee: $350 per occurrence.
- Reletting Fee: 1 month's rent per occurrence.
- Assignment Fee: $350 per occurrence.
- Covered Parking: $45 per vehicle per month.
- Uncovered Parking: $20 per vehicle per month.
- Woods View Fee: $15 per month.
- All rates and fees are subject to change by management.
- Published Fall 2026.
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