
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelbyville, IN from $400 (34 Rentals)
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403-407 E Washington St

135 W Hendricks St

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137 E Washington St, Unit 205

Water Dance Apartments

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119 E Polk St, Unit 10

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246 E Washington St, Unit 5

Cimarron Place
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Eight37 Lofts

Loper Commons

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1451 W McKay Rd, Unit 1451 W. McKay Rd. Apt

202 E Taylor St

Hendricks Pointe

Old Shelby High Apartments

392 W Broadway St

Shelby's Crest & Landing
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529 West Washington St

316 E Franklin St

North Harrison Senior

216 Progress Rd

106 W Broadway St

321 E Mechanic St

217 N Hamilton St

647 W Franklin St
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Twin Lakes Apartments

Martin Estates Apartments

LINCOLN PARK APARTMENTS

Waterbury Apartments

Keeneland Crest Apartments

The Fairways at Valle Vista

Courts of Valle Vista

Yorktowne Farms Community
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St. Andrews

4881 300W
Shelbyville, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shelbyville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Shelbyville Studio Apartments | $1,107 | $645 | $1,398 |
| Cheap Shelbyville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,283 | $479 | $2,770 |
| Cheap Shelbyville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $780 | $2,397 |
| Cheap Shelbyville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $1,375 | $5,321 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Shelbyville, IN
Pricing Updated: 06/10/2026Current apartment rentals in the Shelbyville, IN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Shelbyville Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Shelbyville | $1,465 | $690 | 11 |
Cheapest Available Shelbyville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelbyville, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Hendricks Pointe in the Downtown Shelbyville neighborhood priced from $538. LINCOLN PARK APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelbyville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendricks Pointe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $538 |
| LINCOLN PARK APARTMENTS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $645 |
| North Harrison Senior | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $747 |
| Waterbury Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| The Fairways at Valle Vista | Birdie | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Eight37 Lofts | 1D 50% | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
| Keeneland Crest Apartments | Bristol | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelbyville, IN
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelbyville area is the $1.20 price per square foot L3 Model at The Links at Franklin in the in the Cityview Farm neighborhood starting from $1,937. The second greatest value Shelbyville apartment is the 2 Bed/2.5 Bath Town Home Model at Greenwood Oaks starting at $1,424 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Tracy Commons neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelbyville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Links at Franklin | L3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Greenwood Oaks | 2 Bed/2.5 Bath Town Home | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.11 |
| Greenfield Knoll Apartments | 2 Bed/ 1.5 Bath TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| Lakes of Windsor | Churchill | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Keeneland Crest Apartments | Camden | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Martin Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Hendricks Pointe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| Water Dance Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| LINCOLN PARK APARTMENTS | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.81 |
| North Harrison Senior | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelbyville Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shelbyville?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shelbyville is at LINCOLN PARK APARTMENTS listed at $645.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelbyville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelbyville Apartment is $538 at Hendricks Pointe.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shelbyville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shelbyville is starting from $747 at North Harrison Senior.
What is the most affordable Shelbyville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Shelbyville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Yorktowne Farms Community and starts from $1,375.
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