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

Cedargate Apartments

Heatherwood Terrace

Vanover Square Apartments

Thistlewood - Mt Gilead

Park Avenue West Apartments

Hawthorne Apartments

Cardington Place Apartments
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501-538 Quail Creek Dr

Professional Park Townhomes & Apartments

Cedar Wood Apartments

Tremont Greene

Eastside Townhomes

Meadowood

Whetstone Manor

228 E Center st

Sunset Blvd Apartments
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Kensington Manor

Stoney Creek Apartments

Carter Crossing Luxury Apartments

Walden Apartments

Concord Square Apartments

Union Lofts

810 Betner Dr

Upper Sandusky Village

Ridgewood Senior Villas
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Barbara Lane Apartments

Chelsea Square Apartments

Bellville Court Apartments

Belmont Estates

225 Atcheson Ave

Ridgewood Court

Tiffin Pointe

Tall Trees

Oak Wood Apartments
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The Reserve at Mt. Gilead- Senior 55+

124 1/2 Charles St

Nantucket Greene

396 Grace St

72 Schonhardt St

1021 Orange Rd

2121 Panhandle Rd

230 Whittlesey Ave

243 W First St
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3899 Marion-Williamsport Rd E
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 | $689 | $520 | $855 |
| Shelby 1 Bedroom Apartments | $925 | $645 | $1,625 |
| Shelby 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,129 | $600 | $2,002 |
| Shelby 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,056 | $645 | $1,400 |
| Shelby 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,068 | $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 Studio unit found at Heatherwood Terrace in the East Mansfield neighborhood priced from $599. Buckeye Village Apartments in the Roseland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherwood Terrace | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $599 |
| Buckeye Village Apartments | 4BD | 4BR,4BA | $599 |
| Cedargate Apartments | 1x1 522 | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Park Avenue West Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Cardington Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Tall Trees | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $823 |
| Professional Park Townhomes & Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| 501-538 Quail Creek Dr | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Cedar Wood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $826 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, OH and Nearby
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $0.57 price per square foot 3BD Model at Buckeye Village Apartments in the in the Roseland neighborhood starting from $645. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Cardington Place Apartments starting at $725 with a $0.73 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Village Apartments | 3BD | 3BR,3BA | $0.57 |
| Cardington Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| Whetstone Manor | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Eastside Townhomes | Two Bedroom/1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Cedar Wood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Kensington Manor | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Tall Trees | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| 93 W Main St, Unit #5 | 93 W Main St | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Park Avenue West Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 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 $645 at Cedargate Apartments.
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 Kensington Manor and starts from $970.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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