Last updated on May 28, 2026

Average rent in
Shelbyville, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Shelbyville

$990/mo

increased by42%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shelbyville is $990 per month as of May 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $960 less per month.

$0.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shelbyville

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shelbyville rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Shelbyville, IN

Average rent prices in Shelbyville have decreased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 42% 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 Shelbyville, IN

Rent prices in Shelbyville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shelbyville is $785, whereas a house costs $1,722. 1-bedroom apartments in Shelbyville run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,190.

Listings

Studio

$800

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$750

6%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

42%

3 bedroom

$1,835

6%

32%

4 bedroom

$2,030

18%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

42%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,835

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,030

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Shelbyville, IN, 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 Shelbyville, IN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Shelbyville and Bloomington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Shelbyville

Median rent price$990
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,577
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shelbyville, IN is 37% lower than the median rent in Bloomington, IN.

Discover rentals in Shelbyville, IN

202 E Taylor St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelbyville

Condominium, Traditional - Shelbyville, IN

202 E Taylor St #4, Shelbyville, IN 46176

1 bed

1 bath

$525

Apartment for rent

106 W Pennsylvania St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Shelbyville

Condominium, Colonial - Shelbyville, IN

106 W Pennsylvania St, Shelbyville, IN 46176

1 bed

1 bath

$545

Condo for rent

617 W Franklin St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelbyville

617 W Franklin St #3, Shelbyville, IN 46176

1 bed

1.5 baths

$545

Apartment for rent

108 W Pennsylvania St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelbyville

Condominium, Traditional - Shelbyville, IN

108 W Pennsylvania St #C, Shelbyville, IN 46176

2 beds

2.5 baths

$695

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Shelbyville, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Shelbyville rental market.

How much is rent in Shelbyville?

The average rent in Shelbyville is $990 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shelbyville?

Average rent prices in Shelbyville have decreased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 42% since last year.

How does Shelbyville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shelbyville is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $960 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shelbyville?

To comfortably afford rent in Shelbyville, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Shelbyville?

One-bedroom apartments in Shelbyville averaged around $720 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,000 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions following recent rent adjustments across different property types.

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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