Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cleveland County, NC from $400 (9 Rentals)

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Kings Falls Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Falls Apartments

425 Kings Falls CtKings Mountain, NC 28086
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Chesterfield Gardens
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Chesterfield Gardens

1 Chesterfield CtKings Mountain, NC 28086
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Chamberlain Pines
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chamberlain Pines

1121-1126 Scottsdale DrShelby, NC 28150

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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 Chamberlain Pines in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood priced from $795. SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA) in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cleveland County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain Pines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$850
Residence at Humboldt Park Shelby's best 55+ Senior Living Community.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cleveland County, NC

As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cleveland County area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3B Classic Model at The Pointe on Lafayette in the in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Cleveland County apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at SH308-Townhomes at Humboldt Mills (HML-WELLS) starting at $1,245 with a $1.20 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cleveland County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Pointe on Lafayette3B Classic3BR,1BA$1.23
SH308-Townhomes at Humboldt Mills (HML-WELLS)2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.20
SH302-Chamberlain Oaks Apartments (CHO)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.97
864 ClemsonFarmhouse - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.83
Marion RidgeRed Maple2BR,2BA$1.43
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Washington Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Crown RidgeThe Lancaster2BR,2BA$1.46
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
Chamberlain Pines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cleveland County Apartments

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 7 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 $201 which is $1,249 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cleveland County.

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