Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Shelbyville, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Shelbyville

$1,590/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shelbyville is $1,590 per month as of August 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shelbyville

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shelbyville rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Shelbyville, KY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Shelbyville, KY

Average rent prices in Shelbyville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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, KY

Rent prices in Shelbyville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shelbyville is $1,337, whereas a house costs $2,430. 1-bedroom apartments in Shelbyville run $1,159 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $896.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,265

5%

44%

2 bedroom

$1,349

10%

47%

3 bedroom

$1,852

3%

14%

4 bedroom

$2,699

9%

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,265

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

44%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,349

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

47%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,852

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,699

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

8%

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

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

Shelbyville

Median rent price$1,590
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shelbyville, KY is 1% lower than the median rent in Coldstream, KY.

Discover rentals in Shelbyville, KY

Gray Hill Court 6-Plex - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Gray Hill Court 6-Plex

Gray Hill Ct, Shelbyville, KY 40065

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Cola Commons - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
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5d+ ago

9.6

Excellent

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Cola Commons

1016 Washington St, Shelbyville, KY 40065

2–3 beds

1 bath

$896–$1,032

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

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307-315 Blue Bird Drive 6-Plex - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

307-315 Blue Bird Drive 6-Plex

307 Blue Bird Dr, Shelbyville, KY 40065

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

531 Eddie Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelbyville

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Shelbyville, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Shelbyville rental market.

How much is rent in Shelbyville?

The average rent in Shelbyville is $1,590 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shelbyville?

Average rent prices in Shelbyville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Shelbyville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shelbyville is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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 $64,000/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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