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Rental Market Trends in Shelby Township, MI

What is the average rent in Shelby Township, MI?

$1,171/month

Average Rent

774 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.4%

Increase in the Last Year

Shelby Township, MI Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Shelby Township, MI is $1,171 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Shelby Township more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Shelby Township average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Shelby Township average $1,171 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Shelby Township average $1,620 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Shelby Township average $1,893 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,171/month
774 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,620/month
1,116 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,893/month
1,149 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,629/month
1,049 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,738/month
1,278 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Shelby Township, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $29 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Shelby Township, MI
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Shelby Township, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
36% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Shelby Township is $1,171, you’ll want to make about $3,903 per month or $46,836 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.

City

Shelby Township, MI

568 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Shelby Township, 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.

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Apartment communities in Shelby Township we think you'll love

Stone Ridge Of Shelby

Stone Ridge Of Shelby

2939 Alabaster,
Shelby Township, MI 48317

$1,465 - $1,810

1-2 Beds

Lakeside Terrace Apartments

Lakeside Terrace Apartments

44525 Pine Dr,
Sterling Heights, MI 48313

$1,342 - $2,432

1-3 Beds

Oak Hill Apartments

Oak Hill Apartments

45600 Oak Hill Blvd,
Shelby Township, MI 48317

$1,390 - $3,025 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Mid-Town Park

Mid-Town Park

14441 23 Mile Rd,
Shelby Township, MI 48315

$1,900 - $2,275 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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 June 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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