Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Shelbyville Neighborhood of Shelbyville, IN from $500 (13 Rentals)

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641 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

641 Main St

641 Main StShelbyville, IN 46176
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157 W Hendricks St
1 Bedroom Apartments

157 W Hendricks St

157 W Hendricks StShelbyville, IN 46176

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North Harrison Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Harrison Senior

111 N Harrison StShelbyville, IN 46176
Senior Living
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Hendricks Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hendricks Pointe

415 W Taylor StShelbyville, IN 46176
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Shelby's Crest & Landing
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Shelby's Crest & Landing

753 Shelbys CrestShelbyville, IN 46176
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Twin Lakes Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Lakes Apartments

1825 Wichman LnShelbyville, IN 46176
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Downtown Shelbyville, Shelbyville, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Shelbyville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Shelbyville area of Shelbyville, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Hendricks Pointe priced from $538. North Harrison Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $997. Here are the most affordable Downtown Shelbyville apartments for rent in Shelbyville, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hendricks PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$538
North Harrison SeniorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$997
Martin Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$999
Water Dance Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Eight37 Lofts1D 60%1BR,1BA$1,139

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Shelbyville, IN

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Shelbyville area is the $1.04 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Martin Estates Apartments in the in the Shelby County neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Downtown Shelbyville apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Hendricks Pointe starting at $538 with a $0.62 price per square foot in the Downtown Shelbyville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Shelbyville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Martin Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Hendricks PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.62
Water Dance Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.27
Loper CommonsTwo Bedroom Apartment I2BR,1BA$1.47
The MillWalker1BR,1BA$1.99
North Harrison SeniorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Eight37 Lofts1D 60%1BR,1BA$1.55
119 E Polk St, Unit 10119 E Polk St1BR,1BA$1.50

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Shelbyville, Shelbyville, IN

Ranked #1

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Shelbyville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Shelbyville?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Shelbyville is Hendricks Pointe which is listed at $538, while the average apartment in Downtown Shelbyville costs $1,499.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 3 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Shelbyville?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Shelbyville have an average cost of $324 which is $1,175 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Shelbyville.

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