
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby, OH from $300 (46 Rentals)
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Pines Apartments

20 Seltzer Ave

Cedargate Apartments

Heatherwood Terrace

Cardington Place Apartments

Thistlewood - Mt Gilead

Vanover Square Apartments

Park Avenue West Apartments
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Hawthorne Apartments

Stoney Creek Apartments

Professional Park Townhomes & Apartments

Cedar Wood Apartments

Eastside Townhomes

Whetstone Manor

Concord Square Apartments

228 E Center st

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Kensington Manor

Carter Crossing Luxury Apartments

Walden Apartments

810 Betner Dr

Upper Sandusky Village

Ridgewood Senior Villas

Coventry House

Barbara Lane Apartments

Chelsea Square Apartments
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Bellville Court Apartments

Belmont Estates

Fairway Crossing

Tremont Greene

Essex Place

Ridgewood Court

454 Parnell Dr

Tiffin Pointe

Tall Trees
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501-538 Quail Creek Dr

Oak Wood Apartments

The Reserve at Mt. Gilead- Senior 55+

240 1/2 E Bowman St

133-133 Garden St

Nantucket Greene

457 Woodland Ave

147 Ford St

19 State St
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1728 W Market St
Shelby, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shelby?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Studio Apartments | $725 | $520 | $870 |
| Shelby 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,002 | $645 | $1,625 |
| Shelby 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,234 | $600 | $2,412 |
| Shelby 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $645 | $1,850 |
| Shelby 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,050 | $300 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Shelby Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby, OH is a 4 Beds unit found at Buckeye Village Apartments in the Roseland neighborhood priced from $599. Coventry House in the Downtown Tiffin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $631. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Village Apartments | 4BD | 4BR,4BA | $599 |
| Coventry House | 1 Bedroom Unit | 1BR,1BA | $631 |
| Heatherwood Terrace | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $639 |
| Cedargate Apartments | 1x1 522 | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Cardington Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $690 |
| Vanover Square Apartments | Forum | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Park Avenue West Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Essex Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $794 |
| Tall Trees | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $823 |
| Professional Park Townhomes & Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, OH and Nearby
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $0.98 price per square foot Single Family Home Ranch Model at 403 Palomino Ct in the in the South Cleveland neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the 2 Bedroom Unit Model at Tremont Greene starting at $772 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Downtown Tiffin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelby apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 403 Palomino Ct | Single Family Home Ranch | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Tremont Greene | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.85 |
| Eastside Townhomes | Two Bedroom/1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Essex Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
| Oak Wood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Cedar Wood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Cardington Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Park Avenue West Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Coventry House | 1 Bedroom Unit | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| The Annex of Marion | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby Apartment is $631 at Coventry House.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shelby Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shelby is starting from $725 at Cardington Place Apartments.
What is the most affordable Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tall Trees and starts from $927.
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