Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Shelbyville, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Shelbyville

$1,212/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shelbyville is $1,212 per month as of August 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $727 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shelbyville

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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+

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

Rent trends in Shelbyville, TN

Average rent prices in Shelbyville have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Shelbyville run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

5%

6%

1 bedroom

$900

2%

24%

2 bedroom

$1,172

4%

37%

3 bedroom

$2,250

4%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,470

No Change

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,172

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

37%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,470

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

25%

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$1,212
decreased by38%

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, TN is 24% 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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

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

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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 $1,212 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shelbyville?

Average rent prices in Shelbyville have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Shelbyville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shelbyville is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $727 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.

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

Based on our current listings, Shelbyville welcomes pet owners with 23% of rental apartments offering pet-friendly policies. With an average of 26 listings available monthly, this works out to about 6 pet-welcoming apartments each month.

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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