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Shelby, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shelby Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Residence at Humboldt Park priced from $850. Washington Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $916. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residence at Humboldt Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Washington Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$916
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$925
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$927
The Pointe on Lafayette1B/1Ba1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, NC

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at The Madison by Humboldt in the starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the The York Model at Crown Ridge starting at $1,250 with a $1.36 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.
The Madison by Humboldt3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.38
Crown RidgeThe York2BR,2BA$1.36
Marion RidgeRed Maple2BR,2BA$1.34
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Washington Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
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
Residence at Humboldt Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.52

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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

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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 $850 at Residence at Humboldt Park.

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 $916 at Washington Square Apartments.

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 $1,067.

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