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Shelby, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Shelby, NC

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Uptown Shelby$1,277$79520

Cheapest Available Shelby Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Residence at Humboldt Park in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood priced from $825. The Carlisle at Delta Park in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $840. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residence at Humboldt Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
The Carlisle at Delta ParkModel 1A1BR,1BA$840
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, NC

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Northway at Sedgefield in the in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the Welcome to The Pointe on Lafayette - 2 Beds | 1... Model at The Pointe on Lafayette starting at $1,199 with a $1.26 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Northway at Sedgefield2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The Pointe on LafayetteWelcome to The Pointe on Lafayette - 2 Beds | 1...2BR,1BA$1.26
Marion RidgeRed Maple2BR,2BA$1.34
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Washington Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Palisades at Hickory CreekThe Dogwood with Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.52
The Madison by Humboldt2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.34
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.28
The Carlisle at Delta ParkPatio1BR,1BA$1.26
Residence at Humboldt Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shelby

What type of rentals are currently available in Shelby?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Shelby, NC with pricing that ranges from $725 to $1,835. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shelby ranging from $695 to $1,995.

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 $695 to $1,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,202.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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