Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepard Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (60 Rentals)

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530 - JAMES PLAZA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

530 - JAMES PLAZA

827 S James RdColumbus, OH 43227
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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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La Grande Jatte
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Grande Jatte

441 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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1150 Bryden
1 Bedroom Apartments

1150 Bryden

1150 Bryden RdColumbus, OH 43205
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Broadway Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

775 E Broad StColumbus, 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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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. 530 - JAMES PLAZA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $659. Here are the most affordable Shepard apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
530 - JAMES PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$659
Franklin Park ApartmentsRenovated - Long - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
1157 Bryden Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$800
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$825
Bexley PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$830
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady1BR,1BA$849
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$850
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$884

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepard, OH

As of December 07, 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 164 N 18th St Model at 164 N 18th St starting at $2,200 with a $1.14 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
164 N 18th St164 N 18th St3BR,3.5BA$1.14
Bexley House3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.23
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
849 Wellington Blvd, Unit 849849 Wellington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.10
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
851 Wellington Blvd, Unit 851851 Wellington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.17
851 Wellington Blvd, Unit 851851 Wellington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.17
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
530 - JAMES PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05

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Shepard, Columbus, OH

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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

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 $884.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shepard?

The cheapest apartment in Shepard is 530 - JAMES PLAZA which is listed at $659, while the average apartment in Shepard costs $2,800.

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 29 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 $543 which is $2,257 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shepard.

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