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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shelby County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shelby County Studio Apartments | $825 | $825 | $825 |
Shelby County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,161 | $675 | $1,349 |
Shelby County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $825 | $1,570 |
Shelby County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $939 | $2,224 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vibrant City Living at Tower Lofts, Sidney | Tower Lofts: Studio (MR) | Studio,1BA | $825 |
SYCAMORE CREEK APARTMENTS | 2-bed-1-bath-875 | 2BR,1BA | $839 |
The Mills | Cullin | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, OH
As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby County area is the $0.99 price per square foot 2-bed-1-bath-875 Model at SYCAMORE CREEK APARTMENTS in the starting from $839. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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SYCAMORE CREEK APARTMENTS | 2-bed-1-bath-875 | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
The Mills | Cullin | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Vibrant City Living at Tower Lofts, Sidney | Tower 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 $900, 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 4 regular apartments in Shelby County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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