1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Shelby, AL (27 Rentals)

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Shelby, AL Local Guide

Largest Available Shelby and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Shelby, AL is found at Grand Reserve at Pelham and is 1,253 square feet priced from $1,479. Skylar Ridge in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,180 square feet and currently listed start at $1,225. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Shelby:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Grand Reserve at Pelham1 Bedroom1,253 Sq Ft$1,479
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1,180 Sq Ft$1,225
Inverness CliffsEnclave1,076 Sq Ft$1,363
Riverchase Landing1BR 1.5BA (1070 SF)1,070 Sq Ft$1,153
MAA Riverchase21B939 Sq Ft$1,278
Huntley ApartmentsA1921 Sq Ft$1,127
Wellington Manor1 Bedroom895 Sq Ft$1,199
Lancaster PlaceThe Dixie895 Sq Ft$1,397
700 Riverchase Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated856 Sq Ft$1,330
Aventura Oak MountainHighland Renovated850 Sq Ft$1,205

Cheapest Available Shelby and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 20, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Shelby, AL is the 1/1 Internet/Cable included Model starting from $600 at Hidden Valley . The second most affordable Shelby 1 Bedroom is the 1 bedroom Model at Town Creek Apartments starting at $750 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Shelby is currently $1,394. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Shelby:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hidden Valley1/1 Internet/Cable included$600
Town Creek Apartments1 bedroom$750
Oak Park Heights1x1$825
Madison PlaceThe Cypress$899
TrilliamA1R$971
Trails at AlabasterElm$1,124
Huntley ApartmentsA1$1,127
Summerchase at RiverchaseAdair$1,139
Riverchase Landing1BR 1.5BA (1070 SF)$1,153
Inverness CliffsHideaway$1,193

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Getting Around Shelby, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Shelby Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Shelby Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Shelby is $1,394.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Shelby Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Shelby is a 1,253 square feet unit starting from $1,479 at Grand Reserve at Pelham.

What is the average size for Shelby 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Shelby is currently 855 sq ft.

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