Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, OH from $500 (12 Rentals)

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Amherst Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amherst Park

1118 Amherst DrSidney, OH 45365
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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201-215 N Highland AveSidney, OH 45365
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Cheapest Available Shelby County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby County, OH is a Studio unit found at Vibrant City Living at Tower Lofts, Sidney priced from $825. SYCAMORE CREEK APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $839. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vibrant City Living at Tower Lofts, SidneyTower Lofts: Studio (MR)Studio,1BA$825
SYCAMORE CREEK APARTMENTS2-bed-1-bath-8752BR,1BA$839
113 N Ohio AveThe CanalStudio,1BA$900
The MillsRhine3BR,2BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, OH

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelby County area is the $1.63 price per square foot Shelling Model at The Mills in the starting from $2,049. The second greatest value Shelby County apartment is the 2-bed-1-bath-875 Model at SYCAMORE CREEK APARTMENTS starting at $839 with a $0.99 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelby County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The MillsShelling3BR,2BA$1.63
SYCAMORE CREEK APARTMENTS2-bed-1-bath-8752BR,1BA$0.99
612 N Wagner Ave, Unit BACK UNIT612 N Wagner Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
113 N Ohio AveThe CanalStudio ,1BA$1.79
Vibrant City Living at Tower Lofts, SidneyTower Lofts: Studio (MR)Studio ,1BA$2.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shelby County?

The cheapest apartment in Shelby County is Vibrant City Living at Tower Lofts, Sidney which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Shelby County costs $1,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shelby County?

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 1 regular apartments in Shelby County 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 Shelby County?

Cheap apartments in Shelby County have an average cost of $110 which is $1,889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shelby County.

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