Cheap Homes for Rent in Shepard Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (19 Rentals)
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72 S Ohio Ave

1237 1/2 Oak St

1681 Oak St
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981-983-983 E 13th Ave
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2957-2959-2959 E 11th Ave

776-2 Northview Ave

778-2 Northview Ave

1726 E Blake Ave

2238 Howey Rd

2205 McGuffey Rd
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1007 E 11th Ave

1129 McAllister Ave

1223 E 20th Ave

2202 Hamilton Ave
Shepard, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Shepard?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shepard 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,628 | $950 | $7,350 |
Shepard 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,652 | $1,200 | $3,000 |
Shepard 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,310 | $1,550 | $5,200 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shepard Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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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 |
Franklin Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $699 |
Broadway Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Clifton Woods Apartments | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepard, OH
As of July 23, 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 163 S 17th St Model at 163 S 17th St, Unit 163 starting at $1,895 with a $1.11 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 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 |
163 S 17th St, Unit 163 | 163 S 17th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
369 Berkeley Rd, Unit 369 | 369 Berkeley Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Broadleigh Lofts | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Adelphi Quarter | The Delegate | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
437 Stoddart Ave, Unit 437 | 437 Stoddart Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Atcheson Place Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.53 |
918 Rarig Ave, Unit A | 918 Rarig Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Fairwood Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Broadway Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shepard
What type of rentals are currently available in Shepard?
There are currently 474 Apartments for Rent in Shepard, OH with pricing that ranges from $425 to $7,350. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shepard ranging from $825 to $7,350.
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 $825 to $7,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,672.
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 $1,195 to $3,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.
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