Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shady Lane Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $525 (81 Rentals)

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Berwick Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Berwick Gardens

3680-3688 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43227
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Yearling Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yearling Plaza

151 S Yearling RdColumbus, OH 43213
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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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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. Cornerstone Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Shady Lane apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villages at Eden CrossingNook1BR,1BA$699
Cornerstone CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$749
Pine Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
1418 SELKIRK Rd1418 SELKIRK Rd - Unit...1BR,1BA$750
KP EASTLAND, LLC1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$800
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$839
545 - LIVINGSTON COMMONS1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
The Flats on Kimberly1 BR - Premium1BR,1BA$880
East Broad PlazaCedar1BR,1BA$890
Stone Lodge ApartmentsSlate1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Lane, OH

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shady Lane area is the $1.05 price per square foot Cedar 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 TownhomesCedar2BR,2.5BA$1.05
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.59
TOWNHOMES AT MCNAUGHTENThe Colorado Diamond2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Colonial Park2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 976 Sq Ft, Finished Basement2BR,1.5BA$1.26
HIBERNIAThe Waterford1BR,1BA$1.20
Chatham Village2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.24
Mason RunMasr 2B2BR,1BA$1.19
Ashley Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
520 - EMBASSY PLAZA2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$1.26

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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 a cheap apartment in Shady Lane?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shady Lane is under $895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Shady Lane is Villages at Eden Crossing which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Shady Lane costs $1,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shady Lane?

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Shady Lane?

Cheap apartments in Shady Lane have an average cost of $247 which is $903 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shady Lane.

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