Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, KY from $700 (17 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Shelby County.

close
View Me
Bayberry Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayberry Apartments

1640 Bayberry DrShelbyville, KY 40065
  • Utilities Included

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

Read Article
close
View Me
Shelby Manor Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shelby Manor Apartments

100 Shelby Hall DrShelbyville, KY 40065
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Cherrywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

301 Cherrywood AveShelbyville, KY 40065
  • Utilities Included
Showing Results 1-17, Page 1 of 1

Cheapest Available Shelby County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby County, KY is a 2 Beds unit found at Brook Haven Townhomes priced from $1,100. Shelby Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brook Haven Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,100
Shelby Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,100
Moesser House 55 & Up2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,158
Cardinal Ridge Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, KY

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby County area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Brook Haven Townhomes in the starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Shelby County apartment is the 2x2 Model at Cardinal Ridge Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.12 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelby County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brook Haven Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Cardinal Ridge Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.12
Shelby Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Moesser House 55 & Up2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby County Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shelby County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Shelby County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money article

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

decorative image for Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters article

Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

decorative image for Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants article

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

decorative image for Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs article

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.