Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepard Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (56 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Shepard area of Columbus.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

Read Article

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

Read Article

Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Columbus and the best places to live with original content written by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham

Read Article
close
View Me
1467 E Mound
1 Bedroom Apartments

1467 E Mound

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

Broadmoor

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

Sterling Court

3145-3235 Sterling LnColumbus, OH 43219
close
View Me
Longview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Longview Apartments

1728-1738 E Long StColumbus, OH 43203
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Broadway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

775 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
1150 Bryden
1 Bedroom Apartments

1150 Bryden

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

FRANCIS HOUSE

1640 E Mound StColumbus, OH 43205
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Washington Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Park

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

Rosewind Estates

1400 Brooks AveColumbus, OH 43211
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
La Grande Jatte
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Grande Jatte

441 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 2

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. Franklin Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Shepard apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Franklin Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Broadleigh LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$789
Clifton Woods Apartments1BR 1BA Smoke Free1BR,1BA$800
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$816
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$894
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$895
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepard, OH

As of May 01, 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 222 Parkwood Ave Model at 222 Parkwood Ave, Unit 222 starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Near East Side 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
222 Parkwood Ave, Unit 222222 Parkwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.14
Broadleigh LoftsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.31
Bexley House2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.51
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady with W/D connection1BR,1BA$1.57
602 E Town St, Unit 3602 E Town St1BR,1BA$1.53
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shepard, Columbus, OH

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

Best Local Schools in
Shepard, Columbus, OH

School data provided by Great Schools

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

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 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 $930.

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 $3,500.

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 $1,071 which is $2,429 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shepard.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH article

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

Although Columbus, Ohio, has a reputation for being a rowdy college town, it's large enough to offer numerous neighborhoods far away from frat houses and street parties after football games.

decorative image for Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters article

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

decorative image for Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters article

Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

decorative image for Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants article

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.