Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, KY from $700 (17 Rentals)

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ColaCommons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ColaCommons

80 Frankfort RdShelbyville, KY 40065
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Bayberry Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayberry Apartments

1640 Bayberry DrShelbyville, KY 40065
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Shelby Manor Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shelby Manor Apartments

100 Shelby Hall DrShelbyville, KY 40065
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Cherrywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

301 Cherrywood AveShelbyville, KY 40065
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Cheapest Available Shelby County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby County, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Moesser House 55 & Up priced from $1,053. Brook Haven Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moesser House 55 & Up1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,053
Brook Haven Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,100
Shelby Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,100
Cardinal Ridge Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, KY

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby County area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Brook Haven Townhomes in the starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Shelby County apartment is the 2x2 Model at Cardinal Ridge Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.12 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.
Brook Haven Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Cardinal Ridge Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.12
Shelby Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Moesser House 55 & Up2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby County Apartments

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 2 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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