Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepard Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (66 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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Sterling Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Court

3145-3235 Sterling LnColumbus, OH 43219
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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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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. Bexley Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Shepard apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Bexley PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$800
1157 Bryden Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$800
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$840
Atcheson Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$841
Townhomes at Bexley CreekBexley Creek - 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden - Renovated1BR,1BA$849
Franklin Park Apartments1 Month free for qualified applicants ** 1br/ 2...1BR,1BA$850
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$884

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepard, OH

As of January 28, 2026 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
1547 E Rich St, Unit 15471547 E Rich St3BR,1.5BA$1.05
222 Parkwood Ave, Unit 222222 Parkwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.14
619 Oak St, Unit 619 A Oak Street619 Oak St2BR,1BA$0.89
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
245 Miller AveTwo Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Atcheson Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22

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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!

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 Belmont Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Shepard costs $3,125.

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 26 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 $476 which is $2,649 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shepard.

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