Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby, MI from $300 (23 Rentals)

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Rosewood
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewood

182 W 6th StShelby, MI 49455
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Park Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

415A N State StShelby, MI 49455
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Pine Grove Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Grove Manor

1764 E Apple AveMuskegon, MI 49442
Senior Living

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Cheapest Available Shelby Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Autumn Grove (Newaygo) in the Newaygo County neighborhood priced from $519. Glen Oaks Apartments in the Marsh Field neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $848. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Autumn Grove (Newaygo)Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$519
Glen Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$848
Eastwood Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Park Terrace1B-ABF774L1BR,1BA$873
Shores of Roosevelt ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, MI and Nearby

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Hidden Cove in the in the East Muskegon neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Chesapeake Landing starting at $1,763 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the East Muskegon 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.
Hidden CoveTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
Chesapeake Landing3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.47
Lake Forest Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Barclay Apartments & TownhomesPremium 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Park Terrace2B-B-1059M2BR,2BA$1.31
The Haven at Grand LandingThe Boardwalk2BR,2BA$1.60
Tiffany WoodsCedar2BR,1BA$1.26
Amazon ApartmentsThe Maple2BR,1BA$1.60
Autumn Grove (Newaygo)Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.68
Eastwood Village ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby Apartment is $848 at Glen Oaks Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shelby Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shelby is starting from $519 at Autumn Grove (Newaygo).

What is the most affordable Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chesapeake Landing and starts from $1,763.

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