Last updated on November 5, 2026

Average rent in
Shelbyville, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Shelbyville

$1,230/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shelbyville is $1,230 per month as of October 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $670 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shelbyville

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shelbyville rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Shelbyville, TN

Average rent prices in Shelbyville have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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, TN

Rent prices in Shelbyville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shelbyville is $1,020, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Shelbyville run $999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$975

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$975

11%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,119

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$1,840

27%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,273

7%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,119

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,840

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,273

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

17%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Shelbyville, TN.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,020

Last year

16%

Condos

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

11%

Houses

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

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

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

Shelbyville

Median rent price$1,230
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shelbyville, TN is 29% lower than the median rent in Athens, AL.

Discover rentals in Shelbyville, TN

Mcgrew St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelbyville

207 McGrew Street - -

Mcgrew St, Shelbyville, TN 37160

Studio

0 baths

$400

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.

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Hidden Creek Apartments & Town Homes

300 Neely Ave, Shelbyville, TN 37160

1–2 beds

1 bath

$850–$990

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
304 White St Apt D #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelbyville

304D White Street - 1

304 White St Apt D #1, Shelbyville, TN 37160

2 beds

1 bath

$875

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.
Magnolia Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.7

Excellent

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Magnolia Village Apartments

609 Landers St, Shelbyville, TN 37160

2 beds

1 bath

$1,020

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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507 S Cannon Blvd #G1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelbyville

Fully furnished 1/1 studio on the Duck River!!!

507 S Cannon Blvd #G1, Shelbyville, TN 37160

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

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.
Admiral Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

29m ago

9.6

Excellent

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Admiral Place Apartments

301 Ligon Dr, Shelbyville, TN 37160

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

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507 S Cannon Blvd #B2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelbyville

Furnished studio!!

507 S Cannon Blvd #B2, Shelbyville, TN 37160

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

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.
Magnolia Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Magnolia Village Apartments

609 Landers St, Shelbyville, TN 37160

2 beds

1 bath

$1,020

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Admiral Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

29m ago

9.6

Excellent

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Admiral Place Apartments

301 Ligon Dr, Shelbyville, TN 37160

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

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806 Grand Station Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelbyville

3 beds

2 baths

$1,900

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.
Shelbyville TN, Pet Friendly 2BR Apartment, Washer & Dryer Included - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,149

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.
Magnolia Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Magnolia Village Apartments

609 Landers St, Shelbyville, TN 37160

2 beds

1 bath

$1,020

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Admiral Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

29m ago

9.6

Excellent

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Admiral Place Apartments

301 Ligon Dr, Shelbyville, TN 37160

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

Call for price

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507 S Cannon Blvd #B2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelbyville

Furnished studio!!

507 S Cannon Blvd #B2, Shelbyville, TN 37160

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

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.
507 S Cannon Blvd #G1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelbyville

Fully furnished 1/1 studio on the Duck River!!!

507 S Cannon Blvd #G1, Shelbyville, TN 37160

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

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.
Magnolia Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Magnolia Village Apartments

609 Landers St, Shelbyville, TN 37160

2 beds

1 bath

$1,020

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Admiral Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

29m ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Admiral Place Apartments

301 Ligon Dr, Shelbyville, TN 37160

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

Call for price

Call

507 S Cannon Blvd #B2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelbyville

Furnished studio!!

507 S Cannon Blvd #B2, Shelbyville, TN 37160

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

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.
507 S Cannon Blvd #G1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelbyville

Fully furnished 1/1 studio on the Duck River!!!

507 S Cannon Blvd #G1, Shelbyville, TN 37160

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

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, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Shelbyville rental market.

How much is rent in Shelbyville?

The average rent in Shelbyville is $1,230 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shelbyville?

Average rent prices in Shelbyville have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Shelbyville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shelbyville is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $670 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 $49,000/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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