Shelby Township Apartments and Rentals

Located just 15 miles away from downtown Detroit, Shelby Township is a sleepy town close to all the action anyone could want. A charter township in Macomb County, residents of Shelby enjoy the simple life. The family-friendly community is dedicated to a laid-back lifestyle. Shelby Township is considered one of the fastest growing communities in Metro Detroit. According to statistics from City-Data, just over 65,000 people call Shelby Township home today.

Shelby Township apartments for rent are ideal for those who enjoy some peace and quiet away from a busy urban center. Spanning about 35 square miles, Shelby Township is also home to a small portion of Stony Creek Metropark. Although the park is primarily located in Washington Township and Oakland County, it's a great spot for recreation and activities. The top rated park boasts a golf course, hiking and biking trails, sandy beaches and a prime fishing spot, and only adds to Shelby's many charms.

In 1763, after being in control of the French the area was handed over to the English and later surrendered to Americans in 1796. The land was fairly level, ideal for farming, and had a heavily timbered portion to the north and spring brooks around the Clinton River. At the turn of the century, Shelby Township was a rural farmland with Utica and Disco on its borders.

In late 1966, voters considered incorporating the down to become the city of Shelbydale, and there were talks of merging the township with Utica a year after. In 1972, the new offices of the township were constructed in close proximity to Disco, which inevitably caused the demise of the village. In 1983, Utica won 347 acres of Shelby Township’s southern land. Today, Shelby Township’s history stays alive through preserved relics such as a local and beloved historic steam locomotive built in 1920.

In Macomb County, the automotive industry remains a top employer. Chrysler, General Motors and Ford are all among the top 6 major employers, according to government statistics released in 2010. Automotive parts suppliers, paint manufacturers and fasteners are also within the top companies in the area.

Students living in apartments in Shelby Township attend local schools including Rochester College, Baker College, Oakland University, Walsh College and Oakland Community College, all located within a short distance of the town.

This small town is very inexpensive to live in, according to Best Places. The overall cost of living is 18 points lower than the national average and food is 3 points lower. Utilities are 3 points higher than the national average, which is likely due to the cold winters in Michigan.

According to City-Data, the average cost of rentals in Shelby Township is $804. Apartments on the low end are around $708 and more expensive rentals cost around $919.

Neighboring town, Rochester, hosts the annual Art and Apples Festival to honor Michigan’s crisp, juicy apples in the fall. More than 125,000 people attend the event, and more than 285 international artists display their work. The festival showcases local entertainment, several food courts and children activity zones. Ranked the no. 29 festival in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, festival goers indulge in scrumptious apple pies while looking at fine art and performances.

One of Shelby Township’s biggest attractions is a 24-hour diner located on Hall Road. National Coney Island is a beloved joint, where teens and college students spend their nights and people of all ages visit for breakfast.

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