
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepard Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (40 Rentals)
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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 |
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Shepard Studio Apartments | $1,000 | $425 | $1,500 |
Shepard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $795 | $2,902 |
Shepard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $506 | $4,309 |
Shepard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $1,195 | $3,100 |
Shepard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,176 | $1,525 | $8,570 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Belmont Apartments | Student Room | Studio,1BA | $425 |
Atcheson Place Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $506 |
Clifton Woods Apartments | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Franklin Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Gateway Apartments | Gateway 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $838 |
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Washington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $894 |
Broadleigh Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
Eden at Bexley Crossing | The Cassady | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Fairwood Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $963 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepard, OH
As of June 15, 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 Stratford Model at Parkview Arms starting at $3,100 with a $1.55 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom | 5BR,5BA | $1.02 |
Parkview Arms | Stratford | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.55 |
681 College Avenue | 6 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom | 6BR,2.5BA | $0.38 |
Fairwood Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
437 Stoddart Ave, Unit 437 | 437 Stoddart Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
669 Gibbard Ave, Unit D | 669 Gibbard Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Atcheson Place Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.53 |
Bexley Plaza | Magnolia | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Broadleigh Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Gateway Apartments | Gateway 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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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.
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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 $963.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shepard?
The cheapest apartment in Shepard is Belmont Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Shepard costs $3,305.
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 39 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 $426 which is $2,879 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shepard.
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