Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Shelbyville, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Shelbyville

$1,200/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shelbyville is $1,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shelbyville

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shelbyville rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,020.

Listings

Studio

$725

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$912

15%

28%

2 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,100

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,620

1%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$725

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$912

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,620

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

33%

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$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,570
decreased by17%

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

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Hidden Creek Apartments & Town Homes

300 Neely Ave, Shelbyville, TN 37160

1–2 beds

1 bath

$850–$990

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

Magnolia Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Magnolia Village Apartments

609 Landers St, Shelbyville, TN 37160

2 beds

1 bath

$1,020

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113 W End Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Shelbyville

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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 $1,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shelbyville?

Average rent prices in Shelbyville have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Shelbyville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shelbyville is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $48,000/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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