Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, OH from $500 (10 Rentals)

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Highland Townhomes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Townhomes

201-215 N Highland AveSidney, OH 45365
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Amherst Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amherst Park

1118 Amherst DrSidney, 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 Tower Lofts priced from $850. 113 N Ohio Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tower LoftsTower Lofts: Studio (Silver)Studio,1BA$850
113 N Ohio AveThe CanalStudio,1BA$900
Northgate ApartmentsNorthgate Apartments: 2 BD / 2 BA (Gold)2BR,2BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, OH

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelby County area is the $1.42 price per square foot Northgate Apartments: 2 BD / 2 BA (Gold) Model at Northgate Apartments in the starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Shelby County apartment is the Burr Model at The Mills starting at $1,299 with a $1.87 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.
Northgate ApartmentsNorthgate Apartments: 2 BD / 2 BA (Gold)2BR,2BA$1.42
The MillsBurr1BR,1BA$1.87
113 N Ohio AveThe CanalStudio ,1BA$1.79
Tower LoftsTower Lofts: Studio (Silver)Studio ,1BA$2.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby County Apartment is $1,025 at Tower Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shelby County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shelby County is starting from $1,160 at Tower Lofts.

What is the most affordable Shelby County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shelby County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Mills and starts from $1,999.

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