Cheap Homes for Rent in Shepard Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (16 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Shepard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shepard area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Belmont Apartments priced from $425. Franklin Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Shepard apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Franklin Park ApartmentsNew-Year's-Sale! ** 1br/ 2br/ Studios ** Specia...1BR,1BA$699
Broadleigh LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$789
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$800
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepard, OH

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shepard area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at 610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Shepard apartment is the 300 Wilson Ave Model at 300 Wilson Ave, Unit 298A starting at $1,750 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shepard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
300 Wilson Ave, Unit 298A300 Wilson Ave2BR,2BA$1.06
Bexley House3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.23
Broadleigh LoftsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.31
Townhomes on James and FairJames TH22BR,1BA$1.10
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
69 N 20th St, Unit I69 N 20th St2BR,1BA$1.17
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shepard

What type of rentals are currently available in Shepard?

There are currently 496 Apartments for Rent in Shepard, OH with pricing that ranges from $425 to $8,740. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shepard ranging from $825 to $7,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shepard?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shepard ranges from $825 to $7,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,846.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shepard?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shepard range from $1,075 to $5,220, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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