Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, KY from $700 (3 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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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, KY

As of March 25, 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 2x2 Model at Cardinal Ridge Apartments starting at $1,299 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$1.06
Marian Village Apartments2/1.5 Porch Wrapped2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Moesser House 55 & Up2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Hi-Point ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61

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 9 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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