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property at 366 Gilbert St

$1,350

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$1,350

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366 Gilbert St

ColumbusOH43205
property at 367 S 17th St

$1,399

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367 S 17th St

ColumbusOH43205

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property at 203 S 22nd St

$1,425

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203 S 22nd St

ColumbusOH43205
property at 363 S 17th St

$1,450

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363 S 17th St

ColumbusOH43205
property at 369 S 17th St

$1,500

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369 S 17th St

ColumbusOH43205

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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 $450. Gateway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $797. Here are the most affordable Shepard apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$450
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$797
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,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
Franklin Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$850
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$866
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepard, OH

As of April 29, 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 1283 E Fulton St Model at 1283 E Fulton St, Unit 1283 East Fulton Street starting at $1,500 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Olde Towne East 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
1283 E Fulton St, Unit 1283 East Fulton Street1283 E Fulton St2BR,1BA$0.88
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Broadleigh LoftsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.31
Fairwood Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
The Harris2 Bed- B2BR,2BA$1.22
69 N 20th St, Unit I69 N 20th St2BR,1BA$1.28
Juniper Crossing1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.31
1157 Bryden Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.33

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Shepard, Columbus, OH

Ranked #37

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 473 Apartments for Rent in Shepard, OH with pricing that ranges from $450 to $9,043. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shepard ranging from $895 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 $895 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,810.

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 $1,050 to $3,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,750.

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