Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepard Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $450 (146 Rentals)

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602 E Town St, Unit 13
$850

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602 E Town St, Unit 13

602 E Town StColumbus, 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 $450. Franklin Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Shepard apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$450
Franklin Park Apartments1BR, Regular, Renovated1BR,1BA$700
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$764
530 - JAMES PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$789
Clifton Woods Apartments2BR 1BA Smoke Free2BR,1BA$795
Clifton Woods2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$795
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$795
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$825
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepard, OH

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shepard area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Dining Room Model at 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Shepard apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large Model at 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC starting at $1,110 with a $0.93 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, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Dining Room2BR,2BA$0.93
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large2BR,1BA$0.93
3176 E 5th Ave, Unit 31763176 E 5th Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
849 Wellington Blvd, Unit 849849 Wellington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.10
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
69 N 20th St, Unit A69 N 20th St2BR,1BA$1.28
1573-1579 Cordell Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.02
Broadleigh LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.96
530 - JAMES PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shepard Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shepard?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shepard is at Belmont Apartments listed at $450.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shepard Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shepard Apartment is $700 at Franklin Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shepard Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shepard is starting from $795 at Clifton Woods Apartments.

What is the most affordable Shepard Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shepard Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gateway Apartments and starts from $1,043.

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