Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby, IN from $800 (42 Rentals)

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12435 Ripley Pl

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Meadow Lane Apartments
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Meadow Lane Apartments

2029 Meadow LnSchererville, IN 46375
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409 S Maple St
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409 S Maple St

409 S Maple StKouts, IN 46347
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10029 Kennedy Ave
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10029 Kennedy Ave

10029 Kennedy AveHighland, IN 46322
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21746 Jeffrey Avenue
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21746 Jeffrey Avenue

21746 S Jeffrey AveSauk Village, IL 60411
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Shelby, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shelby Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby, IN is a Studio unit found at Crest Apartments in the University Park neighborhood priced from $800. St James Senior Apartments in the University Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $811. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
St James Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$811
Madison Cottage of Rensselaer1x11BR,1BA$879
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
The Ridge ApartmentsFir1BR,1BA$975
Broadway Crossing Apartments271BR,1BA$1,010
Tiberon Trails1x1B1BR,1BA$1,079
Hidden CreekDanube1BR,1BA$1,089
Kirby ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,113
Meadowlane Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, IN and Nearby

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2BR/ 1BA Model at Meadowlane Apartments in the in the Liverpool neighborhood starting from $1,120. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the 2BR / 1BA Model at Fountain View Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Downtown Crown Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelby apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Meadowlane Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Fountain View Apartments2BR / 1BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Hills of Aberdeen Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
St James Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
Whitcomb Terrace ApartmentsHartford Open2BR,1BA$1.42
Kirby ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Harvest Ridge Apartment Homes2X12BR,1BA$1.46
1905 Austin Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Madison Cottage of Rensselaer1x11BR,1BA$1.03
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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7 / 100

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Almost all errands require a car

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27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby Apartment is $811 at St James Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shelby Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shelby is starting from $1,020 at Birchwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Madison Cottage of Rensselaer and starts from $1,215.

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