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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shelby County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shelby County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,152 | $850 | $1,800 |
Shelby County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,263 | $1,065 | $1,450 |
Shelby County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $1,295 | $1,533 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Moesser House 55 & Up | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,053 |
Brook Haven Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Shelby Oaks Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
Cardinal Ridge Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Brook Haven Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.92 |
Cardinal Ridge Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Shelby Oaks Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Moesser House 55 & Up | 2 bedroom | 2BR,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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