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
Corporate Housing
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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 $910. Moesser House 55 & Up has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,053. 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$910
Moesser House 55 & Up1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,053
Marian Village Apartments2/1.5 Townhome Center2BR,1BA$1,095
Brook Haven Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,100
Hi-Point ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, KY

As of May 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 Two Bedroom Model at Shelby Oaks Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.10 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
Shelby Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Marian Village Apartments2/1.5 Porch Wrapped2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Windhurst Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.09
Moesser House 55 & Up2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
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 $910, while the average apartment in Shelby County costs $10,730.

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Shelby County?

Cheap apartments in Shelby County have an average cost of $389 which is $10,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shelby County.

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