Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shady Oak Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (29 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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Shiawassee Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shiawassee Apartments

906 E Shiawassee StLansing, MI 48912
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Windemere Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windemere Apartments

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

Skyline Apartments

4221 N Grand River AveLansing, MI 48906
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Circle West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Circle West

3224-3336 Joni's CirLansing, 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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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 Abigail Senior priced from $585. Bardaville Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Shady Oak apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abigail SeniorThe Barbara 40%1BR,1BA$585
Bardaville ApartmentsSmall Unit1BR,1BA$675
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$750
Reside 517 LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$750
Chestnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio,1BA$871

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Oak, MI

As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shady Oak area is the $0.27 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 $625. The second greatest value Shady Oak apartment is the 609 Bluff St Model at 609 Bluff St starting at $1,400 with a $0.82 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.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.27
609 Bluff St609 Bluff St3BR,1BA$0.82
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave2BR,1BA$0.72
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower422 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down424 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
426 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 Down426 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
829 N Walnut St, Unit 1829 N Walnut St2BR,1BA$1.00
1425 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Down1425 Knollwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.01
507 N Sycamore St, Unit 1st Floor507 N Sycamore St2BR,1BA$1.03
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shady Oak, Lansing, MI

Ranked #58

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Shady Oak Neighborhood in Lansing, MI

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shady Oak Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Shady Oak is Abigail Senior which is listed at $585, while the average apartment in Shady Oak costs $2,950.

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 1 regular apartments in Shady Oak that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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