Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shelby Neighborhood of Lynnwood, WA from $1,000 (50 Rentals)

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Knox
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$1,684 - $3,044
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Knox

16200 Admiralty WayLynnwood, WA 98087
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Orchard Ridge
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$1,704 - $2,385
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Orchard Ridge

3805 164th St SWLynnwood, WA 98087
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Keeler's Corner
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$1,720 - $2,855
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Keeler's Corner

4525 164th St SWLynnwood, WA 98087
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Westwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Apartments

17422-17432 52nd Ave WLynnwood, WA 98037
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Mt View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mt View Apartments

4113 156th St SWLynnwood, WA 98087
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Elevate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elevate

4800 168th St SWLynnwood, WA 98037
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The Seasons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Seasons

3711 164th St SWLynnwood, WA 98087
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Novela
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Novela

16604 48th Ave WLynnwood, WA 98037

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Saratoga
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$1,730 - $2,447
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Saratoga

11812 E Gibson RdEverett, WA 98204
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Sutter's Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sutter's Square

12221 Airport RdEverett, WA 98204
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Portsmith
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Portsmith

12121 Admiralty WayEverett, WA 98204
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Sofi Lakeside
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Sofi Lakeside

12402 Admiralty WayEverett, WA 98204
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Latitude
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Latitude

12907 E Gibson RdEverett, WA 98204
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Bluegrass Condos
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Bluegrass Condos

12404 E Gibson RdEverett, WA 98204
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Shelby, Lynnwood, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shelby Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shelby area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Eagles Landing Apartments priced from $1,305. Ovation at Paine Field 55+ Senior Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,353. Here are the most affordable Shelby apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagles Landing ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,305
Ovation at Paine Field 55+ Senior CommunityBeverly1BR,1BA$1,353
Campo Basso Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Hillcrest Estates1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Sutter's Square1x11BR,1BA$1,416
Camelot Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,465
Northpointe Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
Urban Center1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,520
Green Hill ApartmentsStudio A2a Bldg BStudio,1BA$1,575
The VantageDogwood1BR,1BA$1,581

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, WA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $1.65 price per square foot Birch Model at Ravenswood in the in the Meadowdale neighborhood starting from $2,482. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the Olympus Model at Madison Way starting at $2,191 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Martha Lake neighborhood. 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.
RavenswoodBirch4BR,2BA$1.65
Madison WayOlympus3BR,2BA$1.69
Manor WayKingston3BR,2BA$1.83
Hangar 128 Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.82
Sunrise LaneSolstice - 2x22BR,2BA$1.89
Hampton Court2x1A2BR,1BA$1.83
SaratogaB22BR,2BA$1.81
PortsmithCamden1BR,1BA$2.08
Northpointe Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.07
Hillcrest Estates1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.10

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Shelby, Lynnwood, and the greater Seattle area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shelby?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shelby is under $1,581.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shelby?

The cheapest apartment in Shelby is Ovation at Paine Field 55+ Senior Community which is listed at $1,353, while the average apartment in Shelby costs $5,447.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shelby?

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 60 regular apartments in Shelby 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 Shelby?

Cheap apartments in Shelby have an average cost of $710 which is $4,737 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shelby.

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