Cheap Homes for Rent in Shepard Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (26 Rentals)

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property at 2835 E 13th Ave

$750

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$750

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2835 E 13th Ave

ColumbusOH43219

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property at 47 Parsons Ave

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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47 Parsons Ave

ColumbusOH43215
property at 1318 E 17th Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1318 E 17th Ave

ColumbusOH43211

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property at 62 N Ohio Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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62 N Ohio Ave

ColumbusOH43203

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property at 1084 E 20th Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1084 E 20th Ave, Unit 1086

1084 E 20th Ave
ColumbusOH43211

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. Fairwood Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $764. Here are the most affordable Shepard apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$450
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$764
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765
530 - JAMES PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$789
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$800
Bexley Plaza ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$810
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$850
Franklin Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepard, OH

As of June 13, 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 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC starting at $1,400 with a $1.09 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
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Broadleigh LoftsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.31
1116-1122 Cole St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.20
The Harris2 Bed- B2BR,2BA$1.22
69 N 20th St, Unit I69 N 20th St2BR,1BA$1.28
1573-1579 Cordell Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.19
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.96
781 Bryden Rd, Unit 3781 Bryden Rd1BR,1BA$1.20
530 - JAMES PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shepard, Columbus, OH

Ranked #47

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shepard

What type of rentals are currently available in Shepard?

There are currently 482 Apartments for Rent in Shepard, OH with pricing that ranges from $450 to $7,250. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shepard ranging from $750 to $5,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shepard?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shepard ranges from $750 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,863.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shepard?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shepard range from $1,043 to $7,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $3,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

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