
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Shepard Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $850 (62 Rentals)


195 Clifton Ct

1769 Clifton Ave

Clifton Woods Apartments

196 Clifton Ct

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Broadleigh Lofts

1061-1063 E 15th Ave

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1732 E Long St

810 Leona Ave

1157 Bryden Rd

1738 E Long St

2203-2205-2205 McGuffey Rd

804 1/2 E Main St

1171 E 22nd Ave, Unit 1171

Juniper Crossing

The Harris

Eden at Bexley Crossing
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69 N 20th St, Unit I

Townley Court Apartments

411 St Clair Ave

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928 E 5th Ave, Unit 1

The Reserve at Maryland Avenue

Brentnell Terrace

369 S 17th St

990 N 9th St

366 Gilbert St

Townhomes at Bexley Creek
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828 E Main St

2906-2912-2912 Ruhl Ave

Sterling Court

Park Place

1186-1188 E 20th Ave Columbus, OH 43211

Fairwood Commons

530 - JAMES PLAZA

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1629 Lexington Ave

Bexley Plaza Apartments
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The Triad Apartments

61-67 N 21st St

Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments

Park Plaza

245 Miller Ave

1580 E Mound St

620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC

FRANCIS HOUSE

1444 Madison Ave

1609 E 26th Ave
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Shepard, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shepard?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepard Studio Apartments | $1,143 | $450 | $2,000 |
| Shepard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $750 | $2,445 |
Shepard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $850 | $5,332 |
| Shepard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $1,043 | $7,350 |
| Shepard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,365 | $1,900 | $3,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleShepard, Columbus, OH
Ranked #45
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shepard Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shepard?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shepard is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shepard?
The cheapest apartment in Shepard is Fairwood Commons which is listed at $807, while the average apartment in Shepard costs $3,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shepard?
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 49 regular apartments in Shepard 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 Shepard?
Cheap apartments in Shepard have an average cost of $149 which is $3,846 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shepard.
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