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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 Ashford Hills priced from $699. Villages at Eden Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Shady Lane apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashford HillsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$699
Villages at Eden CrossingNook1BR,1BA$749
East Broad PlazaAspenStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Lane, OH

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shady Lane area is the $0.96 price per square foot Maple Model at McNaughten Woods Townhomes in the in the Eastland neighborhood starting from $1,960. 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$0.96
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.59
Parkhill Luxury ApartmentsChestnut3BR,2BA$1.29
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$1.24
HIBERNIAThe Edenberry1BR,1BA$1.21
Cherryblossom WayBritton Plus2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Ashley Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shady Lane

What type of rentals are currently available in Shady Lane?

There are currently 125 Apartments for Rent in Shady Lane, OH with pricing that ranges from $695 to $3,380. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shady Lane ranging from $950 to $2,545.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shady Lane?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shady Lane ranges from $950 to $2,545 with an average monthly rent of $1,816.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shady Lane?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shady Lane range from $995 to $3,380, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $2,265. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,299.

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