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Shelbyville

Pop. 20,296·49th most expensive in Indiana·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$1,110/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
-12.7%
vs US Median
-$855
Falling (Monthly)
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Shelbyville · $1,110
More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,110/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$44,000/yr
Local median income
$55,602/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Shelbyville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$890
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,920
Research median
$1,220/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,320/yr
At $1,110/mo median
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, -12.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Shelbyville, IN is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,296
Median income
$55,602
Median age
36.3
Renters
44.8%
Age distribution
24%
23.3%
23.4%
12.7%
16.6%
Under 1824%
18–3423.3%
35–5423.4%
55–6412.7%
65+16.6%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
85.7%
White85.7%
Black2.5%
Hispanic10%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
43.8%
26.3%
19.4%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma43.8%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+19.4%
Housing tenure
55.2%
44.8%
Owner55.2%
Renter44.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Shelbyville, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,950 → $55,602
down 0.6%
Population
19,710 → 20,296
up 3.0%
Renter share
42.5% → 44.8%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
16% → 19.4%
+3.4 pts
Median age
35.2 → 36.3
+1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Shelbyville, IN now reports about $55,602, up from $55,950 in 2021. The population has grown by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 19,710 residents to roughly 20,296. Renters now make up 44.8% of households, compared with 42.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 19.4% of adults here, versus 16% in 2021.

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Shelbyville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Shelbyville. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Shelbyville, IN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Shelbyville is $1,110/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,220/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,040/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,590/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($55,602/yr), Shelbyville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Shelbyville an affordable city for renters?

Shelbyville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,110/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($55,602/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Shelbyville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Shelbyville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,110/mo in Shelbyville. The local median household income is $55,602/yr, meaning the typical Shelbyville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Shelbyville?

Rent in Shelbyville has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Shelbyville rent compare to other cities in Indiana?

Shelbyville is one of the more affordable cities in Indiana for rent, ranking #49 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,110/mo.

What percentage of Shelbyville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.8% of Shelbyville households are renters, while 55.2% are owner-occupied. Shelbyville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Shelbyville rent compare to the national average?

Shelbyville's median rent of $1,110/mo is $855 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Indiana, it ranks #49 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,110/mo, rent takes ~24% of Shelbyville's median household income ($55,602/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Shelbyville 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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