Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shady Lane Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (75 Rentals)

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Yearling Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yearling Plaza

151 S Yearling RdColumbus, OH 43213
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Berwick Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Berwick Gardens

3680-3688 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43227
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Eastway Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastway Village

4237 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213
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Montrose Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montrose Square

2315 Seville AveColumbus, OH 43232
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Elaine Park Drive
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elaine Park Drive

4039-4062 Elaine Park DrColumbus, OH 43227
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East Broad Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Broad Plaza

4264 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213
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Colonial East Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial East Apartments

4229 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213
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520 - EMBASSY PLAZA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 - EMBASSY PLAZA

4069 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43227
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1418 SELKIRK Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1418 SELKIRK Rd

1418 Selkirk RdColumbus, OH 43227
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KP EASTLAND, LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

KP EASTLAND, LLC

2510 Kimberly Pky EColumbus, OH 43232

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Shady Lane, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shady Lane Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shady Lane area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Villages at Eden Crossing priced from $699. Pine Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Shady Lane apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villages at Eden CrossingNook1BR,1BA$699
Pine Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
East Broad PlazaCedar1BR,1BA$765
Cornerstone CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$799
520 - EMBASSY PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
1418 SELKIRK Rd1418 SELKIRK Rd - Unit...1BR,1BA$800
KP EASTLAND, LLC1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$800
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$839
Century City ApartmentsThe Wilshire1BR,1BA$849
Autumn ChaseStudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Lane, OH

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shady Lane area is the $0.97 price per square foot Maple Model at McNaughten Woods Townhomes in the in the Greenbriar Farm neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Shady Lane apartment is the 2 bed Model at Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes starting at $995 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Eastland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shady Lane apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
McNaughten Woods TownhomesMaple2BR,2.5BA$0.97
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.59
HIBERNIAThe Ballybay2BR,1.5BA$1.08
TOWNHOMES AT MCNAUGHTENThe Colorado Diamond2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Mason RunMasr 3A3BR,1BA$1.17
Colonial Park2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 976 Sq Ft, Finished Basement2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Napa TownhomesMaple2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Chatham Village2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.24
Ashley Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
East Broad PlazaCedar1BR,1BA$1.17

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for East Columbus. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shady Lane Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shady Lane?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shady Lane is at Pine Grove Apartments listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shady Lane Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shady Lane Apartment is $699 at Villages at Eden Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shady Lane Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shady Lane is starting from $899 at Villages at Eden Crossing.

What is the most affordable Shady Lane Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shady Lane Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eden of Whitehall and starts from $949.

Expert Rental Resources

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