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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Studio Apartments | $667 | $481 | $855 |
| Shirley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $250 | $2,788 |
Shirley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $780 | $2,948 |
| Shirley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $803 | $3,507 |
| Shirley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $1,399 | $2,585 |
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Shirley, IN is found at Summerlake Meadows in the Barrington Estates neighborhood and is 1,240 square feet priced from $1,499. The Daugherty Preserve in the Westacres neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,224 square feet and currently listed start at $1,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Shirley:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerlake Meadows | (7182B1) 2x1 | 1,240 Sq Ft | $1,499 |
| The Daugherty Preserve | The Daugherty Preserve Garden Apartment | 1,224 Sq Ft | $1,750 |
| Grande Reserve at Geist | B2-Lakeshore Full | 1,207 Sq Ft | $1,671 |
| Preserve on Blue Road Apartments | 2 Bed/2.5 Bath Townhouse w/Garage | 1,181 Sq Ft | $1,599 |
| McCord Square Apartments | The Market | 1,177 Sq Ft | $1,799 |
| Gateway Crossing Apartments | The Kensington I | 1,134 Sq Ft | $1,519 |
| Outlook Hamilton 55+ Active Adult Apartments | Sycamore | 1,121 Sq Ft | $2,468 |
| Jefferson Place | B2-U | 1,104 Sq Ft | $1,384 |
| Washington Village Apartments | The Gable | 1,090 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| Riley Crossing at Gateway Park | The Whitcomb | 1,086 Sq Ft | $1,575 |
As of April 05, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Shirley, IN is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model starting from $799 at Grand Avenue Commons . The second most affordable Shirley 2 Bedroom is the James Madison Model at Jamestown Village starting at $899 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Shirley is currently $1,550. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Shirley:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue Commons | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | $799 |
| Jamestown Village | James Madison | $899 |
| Sun Valley Townhomes | Townhouse | $935 |
| Hoosier Woods | 2X2 60% | $973 |
| Villages on Madison | 2x1 R | $995 |
| Stonecrest Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | $1,030 |
| Applecreek | The Golden | $1,032 |
| Courtyard Village Apartments | 628-C | $1,040 |
| Knightstown Villas | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | $1,075 |
| Reflections I | 2x2 60%cs | $1,189 |
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The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Shirley is $1,550.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Shirley is a 1,240 square feet unit starting from $1,499 at Summerlake Meadows.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Shirley is currently 906 sq ft.
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