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

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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 May 29, 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.

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 $224 which is $2,456 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shelby County.

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