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The Carlisle at Delta Park
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Shelby, NC 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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,057 | $795 | $1,405 |
Shelby 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,222 | $982 | $1,545 |
Shelby 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $1,144 | $1,855 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Shelby, NC
Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025Current apartment rentals in the Shelby, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Shelby Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Uptown Shelby | $1,260 | $795 | 18 |
Cheapest Available Shelby Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Carlisle at Delta Park in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood priced from $865. SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA) in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $925. 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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The Carlisle at Delta Park | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
The Pointe on Lafayette | Welcome to The Pointe on Lafayette - 1 Bed | 1 ... | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, NC
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Northway at Sedgefield in the in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Caitlin Station starting at $991 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood. 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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Northway at Sedgefield | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
Caitlin Station | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Washington Square Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
The Pointe on Lafayette | Welcome to The Pointe on Lafayette - 1 Bed | 1 ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
The Carlisle at Delta Park | Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Madison by Humboldt | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Marion Ridge | Sweet Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Getting Around Shelby, NC
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shelby?
The cheapest apartment in Shelby is The Carlisle at Delta Park which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Shelby costs $1,260.
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 6 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 $193 which is $1,067 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shelby.
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