What is the average apartment size in Shelbyville?

The average size for a Shelbyville, TN apartment is 819 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Shelbyville?

As of Jul / 2025, the average rent in Shelbyville is $1,226 per month, a 5.32% increase from last year’s average of $1,164.

What is the average apartment size in Shelbyville?

The typical apartment in Shelbyville offers about 819 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Shelbyville, TN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Shelbyville?

The typical rent budget in Shelbyville ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 99% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Shelbyville?

In Shelbyville, 52% of households rent while 48% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 03, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Shelbyville is $1,226, a 5.32% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,164.

One-bedroom apartments provide 613 square feet for $1,243, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,216 offer 867 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Shelbyville, TN

Last updated: November 03, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,226	819 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,243	613 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,216	867 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Shelbyville, TN rent trends

Rental prices in Shelbyville, TN have increased by 5.32% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,164 to $1,226.

What's the typical rent budget in Shelbyville, TN?

The largest share of rentals in Shelbyville, TN (99%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Shelbyville, TN?

4,526 or 52% of the households in Shelbyville, TN are renter-occupied while 4,233 or 48% are owner-occupied.

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Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Shelbyville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.