
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelbyville, IN from $400 (22 Rentals)
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The Mill

403-407 E Washington St

324 Progress Rd, Unit A5

324 Progress Rd

330 Progress Rd, Unit B9

330 Progress Rd
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Water Dance Apartments

202 E Taylor St

Hendricks Pointe

Old Shelby High Apartments

129 W Hendricks St

Shelby's Crest & Landing

135 W Hendricks St
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214 W Franklin St

523 Miller Ave

106 W Broadway St

217 N Hamilton St

LINCOLN PARK APARTMENTS

Waterbury Apartments

The Fairways at Valle Vista
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shelbyville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Shelbyville Studio Apartments | $1,206 | $645 | $1,360 |
| Cheap Shelbyville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $479 | $1,868 |
| Cheap Shelbyville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $649 | $2,435 |
| Cheap Shelbyville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $1,390 | $2,418 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Shelbyville, IN
Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026Current 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 | $750 | 7 |
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 |
| Waterbury Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| 523 Miller Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Fairways at Valle Vista | Birdie | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelbyville, IN
As of July 25, 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 Bath Up Model at Greenfield Knoll Apartments starting at $1,329 with a $1.11 price per square foot . 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 |
| Greenfield Knoll Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath Up | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Lakes of Windsor | Winchester | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 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 |
| St. Andrews | 1Bd/1Ba Superior Tub | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 523 Miller Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelbyville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shelbyville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shelbyville is under $1,030.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shelbyville?
The cheapest apartment in Shelbyville is Hendricks Pointe which is listed at $538, while the average apartment in Shelbyville costs $1,465.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shelbyville?
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 Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville?
Cheap apartments in Shelbyville have an average cost of $246 which is $1,219 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shelbyville.
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