Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, OH from $500 (11 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

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vibrant City Living at Tower Lofts, SidneyTower Lofts: Studio (MR)Studio,1BA$825
The MillsCullin1BR,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, OH

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby County area is the $1.03 price per square foot 217 Lane St Model at 217 Lane St, Unit 217 1/2 in the starting from $925. The second greatest value Shelby County apartment is the Cullin Model at The Mills starting at $1,349 with a $1.94 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.
217 Lane St, Unit 217 1/2217 Lane St2BR,1BA$1.03
The MillsCullin1BR,1BA$1.94
2355 Collins Dr, Unit A2355 Collins Dr1BR,1BA$1.04
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 $1,774.

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 3 regular apartments in Shelby County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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