Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepard Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (38 Rentals)

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1467 E Mound
1 Bedroom Apartments

1467 E Mound

1467 E MoundColumbus, OH 43205
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Broadmoor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadmoor

880-886 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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Sterling Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Court

3145-3235 Sterling LnColumbus, OH 43219

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Broadway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

775 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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1150 Bryden
1 Bedroom Apartments

1150 Bryden

1150 Bryden RdColumbus, OH 43205
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FRANCIS HOUSE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

FRANCIS HOUSE

1640 E Mound StColumbus, OH 43205
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Washington Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Park

525 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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Rosewind Estates
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewind Estates

1400 Brooks AveColumbus, OH 43211
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La Grande Jatte
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Grande Jatte

441 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215

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The Harris
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Harris

162 N Ohio AveColumbus, OH 43203
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The Triad Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Triad Apartments

33 S Washington AveColumbus, OH 43215
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Shepard, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shepard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shepard area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Belmont Apartments priced from $425. Atcheson Place Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $506. Here are the most affordable Shepard apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$506
Franklin Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$800
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$863
Bexley PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$890
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$894
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$925
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepard, OH

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shepard area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at 610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Shepard apartment is the 163 S 17th St Model at 163 S 17th St, Unit 163 starting at $1,695 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Discovery District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shepard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
163 S 17th St, Unit 163163 S 17th St2BR,2BA$1.00
298 Wilson Ave, Unit A298 Wilson Ave2BR,2BA$1.15
369 Berkeley Rd, Unit 369369 Berkeley Rd3BR,1BA$1.43
Broadleigh LoftsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.31
352 E 20th Ave, Unit 352.5 E 20th Avenue352 E 20th Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
437 Stoddart Ave, Unit 437437 Stoddart Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.53
918 Rarig Ave, Unit A918 Rarig Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shepard, Columbus, OH

Ranked #78

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Columbus, OH. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Shepard Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $949.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shepard?

The cheapest apartment in Shepard is Franklin Park Apartments which is listed at $750, 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 44 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 $549 which is $3,446 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shepard.

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