Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby, AL from $600 (10 Rentals)

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Shelby, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shelby Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Hidden Valley priced from $600. Town Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hidden Valley1/1 Internet/Cable included1BR,1BA$600
Town Creek Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Oak Park Heights1x11BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, AL and Nearby

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham in the starting from $1,434. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the The Shelby Model at Lancaster Place starting at $1,306 with a $1.07 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelby apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand Reserve at Pelham1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Lancaster PlaceThe Shelby2BR,2BA$1.07
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1BR,1.5BA$1.17
The Glenn4 Beds, 4 Baths4BR,4BA$1.23
Riverchase Landing1BR 1.5BA (1070 SF)1BR,1.5BA$1.03
700 Riverchase Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.29
Creekside Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.24
Terrace 312 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Madison PlaceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$1.28
Hidden Valley2/2 Internet/Cable Included2BR,1BA$1.29

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Getting Around Shelby, AL

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

14 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby Apartment is $600 at Hidden Valley.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shelby Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shelby is starting from $850 at Town Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Town Creek Apartments and starts from $950.

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