Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
Shelbyville, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Shelbyville

$1,362/mo

decreased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shelbyville is $1,362 per month as of June 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $587 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shelbyville

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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, TN

Average rent prices in Shelbyville have decreased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 24% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Shelbyville run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$775

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$1,499

8%

33%

2 bedroom

$1,300

4%

32%

3 bedroom

$2,250

1%

19%

4 bedroom

$2,365

1%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$775

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,365

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

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$1,362
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,645
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shelbyville, TN is 17% lower than the median rent in Athens, AL.

Discover rentals in Shelbyville, TN

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Hidden Creek Apartments & Town Homes

300 Neely Ave, Shelbyville, TN 37160

1–2 beds

1 bath

$850–$990

Apartment for rent

304 White St Apt D #Apt D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelbyville

304D White Street - 1

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

2 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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

$900

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Magnolia Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Magnolia Village Apartments

609 Landers St, Shelbyville, TN 37160

2 beds

1 bath

$1,020

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,362 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shelbyville?

Average rent prices in Shelbyville have decreased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 24% since last year.

How does Shelbyville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shelbyville is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $587 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 $55,000/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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