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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 Residence at Humboldt Park Shelby's best 55+ Senior Living Community. in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood priced from $825. Chamberlain Pines in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cleveland County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residence at Humboldt Park Shelby's best 55+ Senior Living Community.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Chamberlain Pines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Marion RidgeWillow OakStudio,1BA$870
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$875
The Madison by Humboldt1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cleveland County, NC

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cleveland County area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Story Townhome Model at Northway at Windsor 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 Northway at Sedgefield starting at $1,295 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood. 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.
Northway at Windsor2 Story Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Northway at Sedgefield2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.24
864 ClemsonFarmhouse - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.88
SH302-Chamberlain Oaks Apartments (CHO)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Palisades at Hickory CreekSilverbell1BR,1BA$1.43
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Washington Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
The Pointe on Lafayette1B Classic1BR,1BA$1.16
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
Chamberlain Pines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.31

Frequently Asked Questions about Cleveland County

What type of rentals are currently available in Cleveland County?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Cleveland County, NC with pricing that ranges from $774 to $1,925. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cleveland County ranging from $555 to $3,295.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cleveland County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cleveland County ranges from $555 to $3,295 with an average monthly rent of $1,582.

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