
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelbyville, TX from $500 (50 Rentals)
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Northeast Hills

Cedar Creek Village

North Star Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

The Creole

Arbor Pines

Chevy Chase Apartments

Cambridge Court

The Magnolia

The Californian of Nacogdoches
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The Colonial Apartments

Russian River

Aspen Apartments

Social House

Taliesin Apartments

Hillside Apartments

409 Nacogdoches St

Campus Colony

Dogwood Village Apartments

Preservation Hill Condos
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Northview Condominiums

Woodland Trails Apartments

524 King St

2113 Meadowview Cir

819 Gene Alley

Oakview Condos

439 Co Rd 412

5972 TX-147

2022 Railroad St

941 Windsor Dr
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144 Blvd

6899 Patrick Ln

4096 Farm to Market 1275

3024 Karla Cir

3215 W Bert Kouns Industrial Loop

9471 Blom Blvd

3230 Pearl St

Residences of SpringRidge

2832 Holiday Ln

221 N Sanders St
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Shelbyville, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shelbyville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Studio Apartments | $712 | $585 | $800 |
| Shelbyville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $856 | $575 | $1,095 |
| Shelbyville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,093 | $739 | $2,530 |
| Shelbyville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $920 | $1,728 |
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Cheapest Available Shelbyville Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelbyville, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Colony Square in the Southwood neighborhood priced from $575. Windhill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $585. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelbyville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Square | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| Windhill Apartments | The Plateau | Studio,1BA | $585 |
| Banita Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Salem Village | Calliope | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 3220 North Apartments | A1-EFF | Studio,1BA | $704 |
| University Club Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $709 |
| Whisper Oaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| University Courtyard Apartments | 2 X 1 Small | 2BR,1BA | $729 |
| Sunridge Apartments | A1-U | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Cedar Creek Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelbyville, TX and Nearby
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelbyville area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted) Model at Arbor Pines in the starting from $1,127. The second greatest value Shelbyville apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Colony Square starting at $950 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Southwood 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Pines | 3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Colony Square | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Campus Colony | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| The Marq | Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Cedar Creek Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The Overlook | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Whisper Oaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Banita Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| University Courtyard Apartments | 2 X 1 Small | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Salem Village | Calliope | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelbyville Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelbyville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelbyville Apartment is $575 at Colony Square.
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 $729 at University Courtyard Apartments.
What is the most affordable Shelbyville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Shelbyville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colony Square and starts from $950.
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