Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shady Oak Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (44 Rentals)

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property at 602 N Pennsylvania Ave

$695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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602 N Pennsylvania Ave, Unit #3

602 N Pennsylvania Ave
LansingMI48912

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Bardaville Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bardaville Apartments

3345 Bardaville DrLansing, 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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Chestnut Flatz
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Flatz

1216 N Chestnut 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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property at 427 Seymour Ave

$850 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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427 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48933

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC)Shiawassee Apartments - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Captain's Walk Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.26
424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down424 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
433 N Seymour St3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.12
Abigail SeniorThe Grace 60%2BR,1BA$1.08
820 N Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 3820 N Pennsylvania Ave2BR,1BA$1.22
731 N Sycamore St, Unit 731.5731 N Sycamore St2BR,1BA$1.11
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Upper422 W Saginaw St1BR,1BA$1.08
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$1.07
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shady Oak, Lansing, MI

Ranked #57

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

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2.5
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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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