Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shady Oak Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (30 Rentals)

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Bardaville Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bardaville Apartments

3345 Bardaville DrLansing, MI 48906
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Chestnut Flatz
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Flatz

1216 N Chestnut StLansing, MI 48906
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Riverfront Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront Towers

601 N Cedar StLansing, MI 48912
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Bardaville Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bardaville Apartments

3325 Bardaville DrLansing, MI 48906
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Walnut Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Flatz

826 N Walnut StLansing, MI 48906
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Windemere Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windemere Apartments

2410-2414 W Willow StLansing, MI 48917
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Circle West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Circle West

3224-3336 Joni's CirLansing, MI 48906
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Ferris Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ferris Park Apartments

419 W Shiawassee StLansing, MI 48933
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Waverly Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Gardens

425-429 N Waverly RdLansing, MI 48917
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Shady Oak, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shady Oak Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shady Oak area of Lansing, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Abigail Senior priced from $475. Chestnut Flatz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Shady Oak apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abigail SeniorThe Gertrude 30%2BR,1BA$475
Chestnut FlatzStudioStudio,1BA$625
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Oak, MI

As of March 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shady Oak area is the $0.82 price per square foot 609 Bluff St Model at 609 Bluff St in the in the North Lansing neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Shady Oak apartment is the 220 W Oakland Ave Model at 220 W Oakland Ave starting at $1,250 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the North Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shady Oak apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
609 Bluff St609 Bluff St3BR,1BA$0.82
220 W Oakland Ave220 W Oakland Ave3BR,1BA$0.78
Abigail SeniorThe Christin 60%2BR,1BA$0.94
507 N Sycamore St507 N Sycamore St2BR,1BA$1.03
416 W Saginaw St416 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$1.11
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave1BR,1BA$1.08
422 W Saginaw St422 W Saginaw St1BR,1BA$1.08
424 W Saginaw St424 W Saginaw St1BR,1BA$0.98
426 W Saginaw St426 W Saginaw St1BR,1BA$0.98
1429 Knollwood Ave1429 Knollwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shady Oak, Lansing, MI

Ranked #50

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shady Oak Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shady Oak?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shady Oak is under $775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shady Oak?

The cheapest apartment in Shady Oak is Reside 517 LLC which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Shady Oak costs $1,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shady Oak?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Shady Oak that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Shady Oak?

Cheap apartments in Shady Oak have an average cost of $241 which is $1,209 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shady Oak.

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