
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shady Oak Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Shady Oak area of Lansing.


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1114 Seymour Ave

Shiawassee Apartments

Abigail Senior

Reside 517 LLC

602 N Pennsylvania Ave, Unit #3

1443 Roselawn Ave

Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC)
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422 W Saginaw St, Unit Upper

Ferris Park Towers

1018 N Pennsylvania Ave

Temple Lofts

722 Edgemont Blvd

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731 N Sycamore St, Unit 731.5

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424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down

117 E North St
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820 N Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 3

1010 N Pine St, Unit B

Bardaville Apartments

Riverfront Towers

Bardaville Apartments

Carriage House Apartments

Walnut Flatz

Chestnut Flatz
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Windemere Apartments

821 E Shiawassee St

927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12

Circle West

Seymour Manor Apartments

Ferris Park Apartments

1021 N Walnut St

1023 N Walnut St
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917 Seymour Ave

Captain's Walk Apartments

220 W Lapeer St

1016 N Capitol Ave

427 Seymour Ave

316 W Saginaw St

801 N Capitol Ave

1025 N Washington Ave
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810 Comfort St

Waverly Gardens

819 Cross St

811 Call St
Shady Oak, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shady Oak?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Oak Studio Apartments | $828 | $625 | $1,322 |
| Shady Oak 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $595 | $2,395 |
| Shady Oak 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $750 | $4,250 |
| Shady Oak 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,280 | $3,150 | $3,695 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shady Oak Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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Cheapest Available Shady Oak Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shady Oak area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Reside 517 LLC priced from $675. Walnut Flatz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Shady Oak apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reside 517 LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 | A * 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC) | Shiawassee Apartments - Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Shiawassee Apartments | 1 BR / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Captain's Walk Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Ferris Park Towers | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $871 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Oak, MI
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shady Oak area is the $0.26 price per square foot 501 N Walnut St Model at 501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood starting from $595. The second greatest value Shady Oak apartment is the 424 W Saginaw St Model at 424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down starting at $975 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shady Oak apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 | 501 N Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down | 424 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 433 N Seymour St | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Abigail Senior | The Grace 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 820 N Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 3 | 820 N Pennsylvania Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 731 N Sycamore St, Unit 731.5 | 731 N Sycamore St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 422 W Saginaw St, Unit Upper | 422 W Saginaw St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 | A * 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Ferris Park Towers | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $1.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleShady Oak, Lansing, MI
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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shady Oak Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shady Oak?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shady Oak is at Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC) listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shady Oak Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shady Oak Apartment is $675 at Reside 517 LLC.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shady Oak Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shady Oak is starting from $775 at Reside 517 LLC.
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