
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby, MT from $700 (23 Rentals)
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724 1st Ave SW

1100 8th Ave N

826 3rd Ave S

The Highline Apartments

Talus Apartment Homes
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1417 13th St S

707 6th Ave N

Arc

632 14th Ave

1727 8th Ave N

1927 7th Ave N
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6 12th St N

820 2nd Ave NW

1219 6th Ave S

11732 Mount Hwy 83

1401-142B Street S

2825 2nd Ave N

1921 14th Ave S
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401 Rita St

928 5th Ave NW
Shelby, MT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shelby?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shelby Studio Apartments | $1,488 | $1,219 | $2,399 |
Shelby 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $725 | $2,221 |
Shelby 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $1,100 | $2,841 |
Shelby 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $1,500 | $2,525 |
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Cheapest Available Shelby Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby, MT is a Studio unit found at Arc priced from $1,300. Twilight Vista Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arc | SIMMS Urban Studio - Alt | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Twilight Vista Apartment Homes | TVA BALC | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
The Aurora | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
101 1st Ave | Reastaurant | Studio, | $1,500 |
Talus Apartment Homes | Missouri | 2BR,1BA | $1,705 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, MT and Nearby
As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $1.19 price per square foot Reastaurant Model at 101 1st Ave in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the Lower Floorplan Model at Silver Star Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $1.87 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelby apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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101 1st Ave | Reastaurant | Studio ,0.5BA | $1.19 |
Silver Star Apartments | Lower Floorplan | 3BR,2BA | $1.87 |
Twilight Vista Apartment Homes | TVA BALC | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
624 27th St N, Unit 624 | 624 27th St N | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
The Aurora | Studio S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.63 |
Arc | BELT Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
Furnished Studio-Great Falls - Missouri River | Furnished Studio-Great Falls - Missouri River | Studio ,1BA | $8.00 |
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Getting Around Shelby, MT
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
30 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shelby?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shelby is at Arc listed at $1,300.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby Apartment is $1,500 at Arc.
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 $1,350 at Twilight Vista Apartment Homes.
What is the most affordable Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Silver Star Apartments and starts from $2,250.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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