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


The Carlisle at Delta Park

The Madison by Humboldt

Marion Ridge

Northway at Sedgefield

The Pointe on Lafayette
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Shelby, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shelby?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shelby Studio Apartments | $835 | $835 | $835 |
Shelby 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,041 | $595 | $1,385 |
Shelby 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,209 | $795 | $1,525 |
Shelby 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $1,144 | $1,849 |
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Shelby, NC Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Shelby, NC
Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Uptown Shelby | $887 | $875 | 2 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
The Pointe on Lafayette | 1B/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Washington Square Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $982 |
Caitlin Station | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $991 |
The Madison by Humboldt | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Crown Ridge | The York | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Marion Ridge | Red Maple | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Caitlin Station | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Washington Square Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
The Madison by Humboldt | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
The Pointe on Lafayette | 1B/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Palisades at Hickory Creek | The Dogwood with Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,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
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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 $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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