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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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201-215 N Highland AveSidney, OH 45365
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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 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, OH

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelby County area is the $1.49 price per square foot The Venus Model at 113 N Ohio Ave in the starting from $1,323. 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.
113 N Ohio AveThe Venus2BR,2BA$1.49
SYCAMORE CREEK APARTMENTS2-bed-1-bath-8752BR,1BA$0.99
The MillsBurr1BR,1BA$1.87
2355 Collins Dr, Unit A2355 Collins Dr1BR,1BA$1.12
Vibrant City Living at Tower Lofts, SidneyTower Lofts: Studio (MR)Studio ,1BA$2.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shelby County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shelby County is under $1,299.

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 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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