Last updated on August 29, 2026

Average rent in
Shelbyville, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Shelbyville

$900/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shelbyville is $900 per month as of August 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.

$0.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shelbyville

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shelbyville rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 7% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $800, whereas a house costs $1,847. 1-bedroom apartments in Shelbyville run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$800

No Change

136%

1 bedroom

$775

12%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,190

11%

34%

3 bedroom

$1,850

9%

17%

4 bedroom

$2,279

35%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last year

136%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,190

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,279

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

23%

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$900
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shelbyville, IN is 44% lower than the median rent in Bloomington, IN.

Discover rentals in Shelbyville, IN

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

329 West Locust Street

329 W Locust St, Shelbyville, IN 46176

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

413 W Franklin St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Shelbyville

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,300

Condo for rent

Available May 29

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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 $900 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shelbyville?

Average rent prices in Shelbyville have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Shelbyville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shelbyville is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 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 $36,000/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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