Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby, IA from $500 (26 Rentals)

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

22 Floors

1314 Mike Fahey StOmaha, NE 68102
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3510 N 9th StCarter Lake, IA 51510
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Shelby, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shelby Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Second in the Old Market neighborhood priced from $800. Larimore Senior Residences in the Omaha View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $883. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple SecondOne Bed/One Bath | 1-11BR,1BA$800
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bat 60% Hh1BR,1BA$883
Sherwood Forest Apartments1 bd x 1 bth- small1BR,1BA$910
The ArchiveUnit 002Studio,1BA$925
8 Street ApartmentsOrzo1BR,1BA$950
Muse OmahaThe CJStudio,1BA$950
Hidden Bluffs Apartments2X1 Garden2BR,1BA$995
3633 Avenue A3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1,025
NoDoMo1BR,1BA$1,045
Skinner Macaroni LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,086

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, IA and Nearby

As of March 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Cornerstone Apartments in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the Whitetail Model at Deer Park starting at $1,485 with a $1.32 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.
Cornerstone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Deer ParkWhitetail2BR,1BA$1.32
Highclere Apartments2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.17
Valley View Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Chapel Ridge-C BluffsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.32
DeerfieldTwo Bedroom 22A2BR,1.75BA$1.28
Nichol Flats1x1 B1BR,1BA$1.33
Skinner Macaroni LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bath - 50%1BR,1BA$1.28
Sherwood Forest Apartments1 bd x 1 bth- small1BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shelby, IA

Ranked #12

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Shelby, IA

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shelby?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shelby is at 22 Floors listed at $895.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby Apartment is $800 at Maple Second.

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 $995 at Hidden Bluffs Apartments.

What is the most affordable Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3633 Avenue A and starts from $1,025.

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