Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, KY from $700 (20 Rentals)

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Bayberry Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayberry Apartments

1640 Bayberry DrShelbyville, KY 40065
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ColaCommons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ColaCommons

80 Frankfort RdShelbyville, KY 40065
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Cardinal Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Ridge Apartments

1350 Evergreen WaySimpsonville, KY 40067
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112 Baker Dr
Studio Apartments

112 Baker Dr

112 Baker 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 Windhurst Park Apartments priced from $940. 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
Windhurst Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$940
Brook Haven Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,100
Moesser House SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,113
Hi-Point ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Shelby Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, KY

As of August 09, 2026 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 3/2 Upstairs Model at Marian Village Apartments starting at $1,325 with a $1.13 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
Marian Village Apartments3/2 Upstairs3BR,2BA$1.13
Shelbyville PlaceDeluxe2BR,2BA$1.10
Shelby Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Windhurst Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.12
Moesser House SeniorTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.87
Hi-Point ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shelby County?

The cheapest apartment in Shelby County is Windhurst Park Apartments which is listed at $940, while the average apartment in Shelby County costs $1,195.

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 7 regular apartments in Shelby County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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