
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Shelbyville Neighborhood of Shelbyville, IN from $538 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Shelbyville area of Shelbyville.


The Mill

324 Progress Rd, Unit A5

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137 E Washington St, Unit 205

Water Dance Apartments

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808 W Washington St, Unit 2

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246 E Washington St, Unit 5
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329 W Locust St

Hendricks Pointe

Old Shelby High Apartments

316 E Franklin St

129 W Hendricks St

Shelby's Crest & Landing
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202 E Taylor St

North Harrison Senior

403-407 E Washington St

106 W Broadway St

523 Miller Ave

321 E Mechanic St

529 W Taylor St
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124 E Taylor St
Downtown Shelbyville, Shelbyville, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Shelbyville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Shelbyville Studio Apartments | $939 | $800 | $1,078 |
| Downtown Shelbyville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,136 | $675 | $1,566 |
| Downtown Shelbyville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $900 | $1,878 |
| Downtown Shelbyville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $1,286 | $2,169 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Shelbyville Neighborhood of Shelbyville, IN.
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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. The Mill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $690. Here are the most affordable Downtown Shelbyville apartments for rent in Shelbyville, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendricks Pointe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $538 |
| The Mill | Pemberton | Studio,1BA | $690 |
| North Harrison Senior | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $747 |
| 523 Miller Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Eight37 Lofts | The Crossroads 50% | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Shelbyville, IN
As of August 30, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Loper Commons | Two Bedroom Apartment I | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| North Harrison Senior | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Eight37 Lofts | The Crossroads 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| The Mill | Robinson | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 808 W Washington St, Unit 2 | 808 W Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 523 Miller Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 246 E Washington St, Unit 5 | 246 E Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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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 $1,361.
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 5 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 $170 which is $1,191 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Shelbyville.
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