
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cleveland County, NC from $400 (6 Rentals)
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Cleveland County, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cleveland County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cleveland County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,077 | $795 | $1,385 |
Cleveland County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,187 | $899 | $1,525 |
Cleveland County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $779 | $1,835 |
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Cheapest Available Cleveland County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cleveland County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Carlisle at Delta Park in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood priced from $865. The Madison by Humboldt in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cleveland County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Carlisle at Delta Park | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
The Madison by Humboldt | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cleveland County, NC
As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cleveland County area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Northway at Sedgefield in the in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Cleveland County apartment is the Farmhouse - Furnished Model at 864 Clemson starting at $899 with a $0.88 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cleveland County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Northway at Sedgefield | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
864 Clemson | Farmhouse - Furnished | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.88 |
Caitlin Station | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Washington Square Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Palisades at Hickory Creek | The Dogwood with Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
The Pointe on Lafayette | Welcome to The Pointe on Lafayette - 1 Bed | 1 ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
The Carlisle at Delta Park | Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Madison by Humboldt | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Marion Ridge | Sweet Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cleveland County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cleveland County?
The cheapest apartment in Cleveland County is The Carlisle at Delta Park which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Cleveland County costs $1,260.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cleveland County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Cleveland County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cleveland County?
Cheap apartments in Cleveland County have an average cost of $282 which is $978 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cleveland County.
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