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Rental Market Trends in Shelby, MI

What is the average rent in Shelby, MI?

$501/month

Average Rent

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Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Shelby, MI is $501 per month. This is 69% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Shelby more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Shelby, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $501 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $502 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $548 or more.

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One Bedroom
$501/month
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Two Bedroom
$502/month
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Three Bedroom
$548/month
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How much has average rent changed in Shelby, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $6 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Shelby, MI
Last Updated April 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Shelby, MI
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Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Shelby, MI?

Because the average rent in Shelby is $501, you’ll want to make about $1,670 per month or $20,040 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Shelby, MI

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How does Shelby, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Shelby, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

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415a N State St

415a N State St

415a N State St,
Shelby, MI 49455

$694

2 Beds

3150 W McKinley Rd

3150 W McKinley Rd

3150 W McKinley Rd,
Rothbury, MI 49452

$1,650 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

307 Lincoln St

307 Lincoln St

307 Lincoln St,
Hart, MI 49420

$1,500

3 Beds

120 Town Pl Ct

120 Town Pl Ct

120 Town Pl Ct,
Hesperia, MI 49421

$777

1 Bed

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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