Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby, NC from $500 (20 Rentals)

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Forest Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen

200 T R Harris DrShelby, NC 28150
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705 N Lafayett St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

705 N Lafayett St

705 N Lafayett StShelby, NC 28150
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823 E Marion St
2 Bedroom Apartments

823 E Marion St

823 E Marion StShelby, NC 28150
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2125 Riverside Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2125 Riverside Rd

2125 Riverside RdShelby, NC 28152

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Shelby, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Shelby, NC

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Shelby, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Shelby Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Uptown Shelby$887$8752

Cheapest Available Shelby Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA) priced from $925. The Pointe on Lafayette has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$925
The Pointe on Lafayette1B/1Ba1BR,1BA$949
Washington Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$982
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$991
The Madison by Humboldt2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, NC

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $1.36 price per square foot The York Model at Crown Ridge in the starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the Red Maple Model at Marion Ridge starting at $1,210 with a $1.34 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.
Crown RidgeThe York2BR,2BA$1.36
Marion RidgeRed Maple2BR,2BA$1.34
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Washington Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.14
The Madison by Humboldt2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
The Pointe on Lafayette1B/1Ba1BR,1BA$1.19
Palisades at Hickory CreekThe Dogwood with Patio1BR,1BA$1.61
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.32

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Getting Around Shelby, NC

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 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 $949 at The Pointe on Lafayette.

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 $925 at SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA).

What is the most affordable Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Washington Square Apartments and starts from $1,144.

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