Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shady Lane Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (50 Rentals)

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Yearling Plaza
1 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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Autumn Chase
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Chase

5596 Autumn Chase DrColumbus, OH 43232
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Oak Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Village

1756 McNaughten RdColumbus, OH 43232
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Marsh Run
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Marsh Run

2393 Canal Bay WayColumbus, OH 43232
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Elaine Park Drive
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elaine Park Drive

4039-4062 Elaine Park DrColumbus, OH 43227

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Hamilton Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Crossing

540 S Hamilton RdWhitehall, OH 43213
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Pine Tree Lane
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Lane

2185-2233 Pine Tree LnReynoldsburg, OH 43068
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3869 Doney St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3869 Doney St

3869 Doney StWhitehall, 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 Studio unit found at Independence Village priced from $680. 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
Independence VillageStudio - Independence VillageStudio,1BA$680
Pine Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Chelsea Townhomes1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$789
Cornerstone CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$789
Century City ApartmentsThe Burbank1BR,1BA$799
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$839
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$850
Yearling GreenModel1A1BR,1BA$850
East Broad PlazaCedar1BR,1BA$865
Villages at Eden CrossingNook1BR,1BA$874

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Lane, OH

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shady Lane area is the $1.02 price per square foot Maple Model at McNaughten Woods Townhomes in the in the Greenbriar Farm neighborhood starting from $2,070. The second greatest value Shady Lane apartment is the 2 bed Model at Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes starting at $850 with a $0.50 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$1.02
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.50
Townhomes at FairwaysColony Diamond Renovation2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Hamilton Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, 1.5 Bath w/ Basement2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Chantry Village ApartmentsThe Cherry Blossom2BR,1BA$1.23
Colonial Park TownhomesB32BR,2.5BA$1.21
Napa Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Chatham Village2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.24
Ashley Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Century City ApartmentsThe Wilshire1BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shady Lane, Columbus, OH

Ranked #67

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Getting Around the Shady Lane Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 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 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 $874.

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

The cheapest apartment in Shady Lane is Chelsea Townhomes which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in Shady Lane costs $1,824.

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 22 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 $388 which is $1,436 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shady Lane.

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