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Last updated on January 23, 2026
Average rent in
Shelby, IA
Last updated on January 23, 2026
Last updated on January 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelby, IA is $880. This is -54%, or $1,020, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$880
1%Total rentals
11
for rent on Zumper.com
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelby, IA is $880. This is -54%, or $1,020, lower than the national average.
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Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Shelby, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent price trends in
Shelby, IA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelby, IA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Shelby, IA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Shelby, IA is $875. A 1-bedroom apartment in Shelby, IA costs about $625 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $875. Houses for rent in Shelby, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,400.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $650 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $925 | No Change |  15% | |
4 bedroom | $1,595 | - | No Change |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Shelby, IA.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $875 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $885 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,400 | - | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
2 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Shelby, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$875
Condos
Average rent
$885
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
The table above reflects average rent prices in Shelby, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Compare rent prices in Shelby, IA to other cities
Median rent prices in Shelby, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bussey, IA.
Shelby
54%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shelby, IA is 26% lower than the median rent in Bussey, IA.
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Discover rentals in Shelby, IA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Shelby
707 Bluff St #3, Shelby, IA 51570
2 beds
1 bath
$885
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Shelby
707 Bluff St #3, Shelby, IA 51570
2 beds
1 bath
$885
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Shelby
707 Bluff St #3, Shelby, IA 51570
2 beds
1 bath
$885
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1