Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Shelbyville, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Shelbyville

$850/mo

Flat

vs previous year

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

$0.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shelbyville

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shelbyville rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $787, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Shelbyville run $747 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,199.

Listings

Studio

$800

7%

7%

1 bedroom

$747

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$1,199

1%

29%

3 bedroom

$1,812

5%

24%

4 bedroom

$2,090

5%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$747

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,812

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,090

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

39%

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$850
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shelbyville, IN is 51% lower than the median rent in Bloomington, IN.

Discover rentals in Shelbyville, IN

844 W Franklin St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Shelbyville

3 beds

1 bath

$1,225

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.
1018 Crestmoor Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelbyville

4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,695

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 Shelbyville, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Shelbyville rental market.

How much is rent in Shelbyville?

The average rent in Shelbyville is $850 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shelbyville?

Average rent prices in Shelbyville have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Shelbyville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville?

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

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

April sees the lowest rent in Shelbyville, with approximately 24% lower prices compared to February when rents peak. Searching in April could result in better deals than during the winter months.

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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