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Shelby, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Shelby, NC

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2025

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$1,299$86516

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. The Pointe on Lafayette in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Carlisle at Delta ParkModel 1A1BR,1BA$865
The Pointe on Lafayette1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
Washington Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$982

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, NC

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at SH302-Chamberlain Oaks Apartments (CHO) in the in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the 603 S Washington St Model at 603 S Washington St, Unit Apt 5 starting at $1,050 with a $1.11 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.
SH302-Chamberlain Oaks Apartments (CHO)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
603 S Washington St, Unit Apt 5603 S Washington St1BR,1BA$1.11
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Washington Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.14
The Pointe on Lafayette1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.42
The Carlisle at Delta ParkPatio1BR,1BA$1.30
The Madison by Humboldt1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.59
Marion RidgeSweet Birch1BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shelby

What type of rentals are currently available in Shelby?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Shelby, NC with pricing that ranges from $865 to $1,865. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shelby ranging from $650 to $2,500.

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 $650 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,353.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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