
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shady Oak Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $479 (38 Rentals)
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501 N Walnut St, Unit 1

Shiawassee Apartments

Reside 517 LLC

Windemere Apartments

1211 E César E. Chávez Ave

Shiawassee Apartments

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927 W Shiawassee St

820 W Shiawassee St, Unit B- Upstairs
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Ferris Park Towers

2917 Harwick Dr

1018 N Pennsylvania Ave

Temple Lofts

915 W Lapeer St

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422 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down

412 W Saginaw St

Bardaville Apartments
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Riverfront Towers

Bardaville Apartments

Chestnut Flatz

Carriage House Apartments

Walnut Flatz

1021 N Walnut St

821 E Shiawassee St

1023 N Walnut St

Circle West
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Seymour Manor Apartments

Ferris Park Apartments

917 Seymour Ave

Captain's Walk Apartments

1016 N Capitol Ave

220 W Lapeer St

2917 Harwick

917 Linden Grove Ave

801 N Capitol Ave
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1025 N Washington Ave

Waverly Gardens
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 | $849 | $625 | $1,322 |
| Shady Oak 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $595 | $2,395 |
| Shady Oak 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $479 | $4,250 |
| Shady Oak 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $1,050 | $3,695 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 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 Walnut Flatz priced from $700. Windemere Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $734. Here are the most affordable Shady Oak apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Windemere Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $734 |
| Shiawassee Apartments | Shiawassee Apartments | Studio | One Bath | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Shiawassee Apartments | 1 BR / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Captain's Walk Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Abigail Senior | The Phebe 60% | 1BR,1BA | $907 |
| 1025 N Washington Ave | 1 Beds, 0.5 Baths | 1BR, | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Oak, MI
As of September 05, 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 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Model at 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 | 501 N Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down | 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| 422 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down | 422 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 706 W Saginaw St, Unit 2 | 706 W Saginaw St | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Ferris Park Towers | Two Bedroom - One Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 2935 N East St | 2935 N East St | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 820 N Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 4 | 820 N Pennsylvania Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Abigail Senior | The Malinda 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 927 W Shiawassee St | 927 W Shiawassee St | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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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.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shady Oak Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shady Oak Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shady Oak Apartment is $700 at Walnut Flatz.
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 $799 at Shiawassee Apartments.
What is the most affordable Shady Oak Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Shady Oak Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Motor Wheel Lofts and starts from $2,795.
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