Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Shelby, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Shelby

$850/mo

increased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shelby is $850 per month as of October 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.

$0.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shelby

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shelby rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Shelby, OH

Average rent prices in Shelby have decreased by 33% over the last month and have increased by 31% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Shelby, OH

Rent prices in Shelby vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shelby is $837, whereas a house costs $995. 1-bedroom apartments in Shelby run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$672

9%

23%

1 bedroom

$700

No Change

14%

2 bedroom

$972

16%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,195

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$1,350

16%

-

Studio

Average rent

$672

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$972

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Shelby, OH, 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.

How does rent in Shelby, OH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Shelby and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.

Shelby

Median rent price$850
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$945
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shelby, OH is 10% lower than the median rent in Ashland, OH.

Discover rentals in Shelby, OH

87 Mack Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelby

2BR/1.0BA

87 Mack Ave, Shelby, OH 44875

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Shelby, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Shelby rental market.

How much is rent in Shelby?

The average rent in Shelby is $850 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shelby?

Average rent prices in Shelby have decreased by 33% over the last month and have increased by 31% since last year.

How does Shelby rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shelby is 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shelby?

To comfortably afford rent in Shelby, you'd need to earn approximately $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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