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Shelby, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shelby Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at College View Apartments priced from $700. Pineview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College View Apartments1/1 Internet/Cable+ $65 utilities fee1BR,1BA$700
Pineview Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
Town Creek Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Bellview Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Creekside Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, AL and Nearby

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 Bed | 2 Bath - Lily Model at Skylar Ridge in the in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting from $1,546. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the 4x4 Model at Oak Park Heights starting at $1,500 with a $1.07 price per square foot . 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.
Skylar Ridge2 Bed | 2 Bath - Lily2BR,2BA$1.08
Oak Park Heights4x44BR,4BA$1.07
Grand Reserve at Pelham1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Lancaster PlaceThe Shelby2BR,2BA$1.17
Aventura Oak MountainDouble Oak Renovated2BR,2BA$1.18
The Glenn4 Beds, 4 Baths4BR,4BA$1.23
Salem Manor Apartments2BD/2BTH2BR,2BA$0.93
TrilliamB1R2BR,1BA$1.12
College View Apartments2/1 Internet/Cable + $65 Utilities Fee2BR,1BA$1.11
The Landings1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shelby

What type of rentals are currently available in Shelby?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Shelby, AL with pricing that ranges from $615 to $3,099. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shelby ranging from $900 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shelby?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shelby ranges from $900 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,075.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shelby?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shelby range from $950 to $1,778, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $2,045. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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