Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shady Oak Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (29 Rentals)
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Bardaville Apartments

Carriage House Apartments

Reside 517 LLC

440 Community St

1429 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Up

Ferris Park Towers

Temple Lofts

507 N Sycamore St, Unit 1st Floor

424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down

416 W Saginaw St, Unit 1st Floor

1425 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Down
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 |
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Shady Oak Studio Apartments | $954 | $871 | $1,296 |
Shady Oak 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,145 | $451 | $2,050 |
Shady Oak 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $533 | $4,250 |
Shady Oak 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $1,400 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 29 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Abigail Senior | The Barbara 40% | 1BR,1BA | $585 |
Bardaville Apartments | Small Unit | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Carriage House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 | A * 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Reside 517 LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
Chestnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Ferris Park Towers | Efficiency | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 | 501 N Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
609 Bluff St | 609 Bluff St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down | 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower | 422 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down | 424 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
426 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 Down | 426 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
829 N Walnut St, Unit 1 | 829 N Walnut St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
1425 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Down | 1425 Knollwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
507 N Sycamore St, Unit 1st Floor | 507 N Sycamore St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Carriage House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleShady Oak, Lansing, MI
Ranked #58
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
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