
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shaftsburg, MI from $400 (40 Rentals)
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25 East

College Park Apartments

Carriage Hill East Apartments and Townhomes

Creek Club Apartments

Meridian Apartments (Meridian Haslett 78 LLC)

Lakeview Apartments

Parkside Apartments ( Parkside East Inc.)
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Prime Housing Group

Castle Pointe

Lakewood Apartments

Hull Flats

Hawk's Ridge Senior/Family Apartments

Old Canton Lane (Hodge Apartments, LLC)

Nemoke Trails

Cedar Creek Apartments
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Lake of the Hills Apartment Homes

Arrowtree Apartments

Hamilton Trace

Benson Hills Apartments

1023 N Walnut St

1021 N Walnut St

Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ Apartments
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917 Seymour Ave

724 Cawood St

220 W Lapeer St

1016 N Capitol Ave

427 Seymour Ave

Legacy at Pinelake

1777 Haslett - Senior Living

Jo Don Apartments
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316 W Saginaw St

801 N Capitol Ave

Okemos Village Apartments

1710 Chief Okemos Cir

323 W Saginaw St

The Uptowne Apartments

Countryway East Apartments

605 S Grand Ave
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Shaftsburg, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shaftsburg?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftsburg Studio Apartments | $1,489 | $975 | $1,674 |
| Shaftsburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $700 | $2,058 |
| Shaftsburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $740 | $2,930 |
| Shaftsburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,425 | $423 | $3,916 |
| Shaftsburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $499 | $3,835 |
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Cheapest Available Shaftsburg Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Shaftsburg, MI is a 4 Beds unit found at The Cottages (Cottages Hunsaker 1 LLC) in the Meridian Township Okemos neighborhood priced from $625. College Park Apartments in the Michigan State University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shaftsburg apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottages (Cottages Hunsaker 1 LLC) | The Cottages Quad Split - Four Bedroom -JOIN OU... | 4BR,4BA | $625 |
| College Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ Apartments | The Berkshire | 2BR,1BA | $847 |
| Lakeview Apartments | The St Moritz | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Meridian Apartments (Meridian Haslett 78 LLC) | Live Minutes from Lake Lansing – 1 Bedroom Apar... | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Parkside Apartments ( Parkside East Inc.) | Parkside Apartments - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Prime Housing Group | Cedarview East Apartments - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Castle Pointe | Richmond | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Okemos Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Hawk's Ridge Senior/Family Apartments | Senior unit | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaftsburg, MI and Nearby
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shaftsburg area is the $0.62 price per square foot 4 Bed/4.5 Bath Townhome Model at Hannah Townhomes & Lofts in the in the Michigan State University neighborhood starting from $1,045. The second greatest value Shaftsburg apartment is the Townhome Model at 1741 Chief Okemos starting at $1,450 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Meridian Township Okemos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shaftsburg apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Townhomes & Lofts | 4 Bed/4.5 Bath Townhome | 4BR,4BA | $0.62 |
| 1741 Chief Okemos | Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Woodward Way | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| Hub East Lansing | 2x2 Flex | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Prime Housing Group | Cedarview East Apartments- 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Club at Chandler Crossings | 2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| The Landings at Chandler Crossings | 2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ Apartments | The Berkshire | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| The Village at Chandler Crossings | 2 BED 2 BATH - SPARTAN | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| College Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shaftsburg Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shaftsburg Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shaftsburg Apartment is $700 at College Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shaftsburg Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shaftsburg is starting from $847 at Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ Apartments.
What is the most affordable Shaftsburg Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Shaftsburg Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hawk's Ridge Senior/Family Apartments and starts from $1,417.
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