Shelby Township

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Shelby Township, MI Area Guide

Macomb County suburb on the cusp of Detroit

Suburban Family-Friendly Lush Scenic Active Growing

Located roughly 30 miles north of Detroit, Shelby Charter Township is a scenic suburb focused on growth and family-friendly fun. Residents enjoy access to lush outdoor venues like the popular River Bends Park, Stony Creek Metropark, and Cherry Creek Golf Club, in addition to top-rated schools and a close-knit community.

Shelby Charter Township boasts a tranquil atmosphere along with close proximity to shopping destinations such as nearby Lakeside Mall and the Mall at Partridge Creek. Direct access to M-53 and M-59 places Shelby Charter Township within minutes of all that Metro Detroit has to offer.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Shelby Township, MI is $1,106 for one bedroom, $1,556 for two bedrooms, and $1,868 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shelby Township has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,106/month
778 Sq Ft
House
$4,004/month
2,227 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,733/month
1,388 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Shelby Township, MI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

40 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

38 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Crissman Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Wiley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Morgan Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Switzer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Shelby Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Malow Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Eisenhower High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center
  • Sterling Heights Nature Center
  • Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
  • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
  • Stony Creek Metropark

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.