
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shirley, IN from $400 (49 Rentals)
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LINCOLN PARK APARTMENTS

Reflections I

Courtyard Village Apartments

Bay Terrace Apartments

Academy Place Apartments

Beckford Place

Grand Avenue Commons

Harter House
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Longfellow Plaza Affordable Senior Community

1212 Meridian Flats

Jamestown Village

LILA

Stonecrest Apartments

6301 W Kilgore Ave

Cedar Ridge Townhomes

Applecreek

Villages on Madison Apartments
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Sun Valley Townhomes

Madison Lakes

Cross Lakes

STONE RUN VILLAS

SPICELAND VILLAS

Knightstown Villas

Gateway Crossing Apartments

Preserve on Blue Road Apartments

Greenfield Knoll Apartments
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Four Winds Apartments

Greenfield Crossing

Washington Village Apartments

316 Glenwood Dr

1604 W 15th St

702 W 23rd St

1402 Alabama St

1807 Raible Ave

2142 W US Hwy 40
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1531 Johnson Ave

Hoosier Woods

613 College Dr

22 Wilson St

330 W 14th St

3006 Noble St

1820 Pearl St

2004 Arrow Ave

27 Crestwood Dr
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3021 Delaware St

415 E 35th St

4025 Brown St

2626 Main St
Shirley, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shirley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Studio Apartments | $672 | $481 | $855 |
| Shirley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,301 | $250 | $2,783 |
| Shirley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $780 | $3,417 |
| Shirley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $1,115 | $3,984 |
| Shirley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,595 | $1,399 | $2,854 |
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Cheapest Available Shirley Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Shirley, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Towers at Southdale Affordable Senior priced from $250. 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 Shirley apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Towers at Southdale Affordable Senior | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $250 |
| LINCOLN PARK APARTMENTS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $645 |
| Academy Place Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Grand Avenue Commons | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $729 |
| Longfellow Plaza Affordable Senior Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Villages on Madison Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $815 |
| Stonecrest Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath #3 | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| 6301 W Kilgore Ave | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Cedar Ridge Townhomes | The Hickory | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| Jamestown Village | B1 James Madison | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, IN and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shirley area is the $0.89 price per square foot Prime FHB Model at Golden Pebble Estates in the starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Shirley apartment is the Townhouse Model at Sun Valley Townhomes starting at $1,300 with a $0.92 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Shirley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pebble Estates | Prime FHB | 3BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Sun Valley Townhomes | Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.92 |
| Knightstown Villas | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Hoosier Woods | 2X2 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Jamestown Village | B2 George Washington | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Villages on Madison Apartments | 2x1 R-Prem | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Academy Place Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| LINCOLN PARK APARTMENTS | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.81 |
| Grand Avenue Commons | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| The Towers at Southdale Affordable Senior | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shirley Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shirley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shirley Apartment is $250 at The Towers at Southdale Affordable Senior.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shirley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shirley is starting from $824 at Grand Avenue Commons.
What is the most affordable Shirley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Shirley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hoosier Woods and starts from $1,008.
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