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property at 304 Palm St

$850

2 Bedroom Rentals

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304 Palm St

ShelbyNC28150

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property at 107b Sador St

$1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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107b Sador St

CherryvilleNC28021

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Shelby, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Shelby, NC

Pricing Updated: 05/27/2026

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$850$8502

Cheapest Available Shelby Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Chamberlain Pines in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood priced from $795. Residence at Humboldt Park Shelby's best 55+ Senior Living Community. in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain Pines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Residence at Humboldt Park Shelby's best 55+ Senior Living Community.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$895
The Madison by Humboldt1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$967

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, NC

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Story Townhome Model at Northway at Windsor in the in the Uptown Shelby neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at SH302-Chamberlain Oaks Apartments (CHO) starting at $995 with a $1.01 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 Windsor2 Story Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.29
SH302-Chamberlain Oaks Apartments (CHO)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Northway at Sedgefield2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.43
The Pointe on Lafayette1B Classic1BR,1BA$1.25
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.28
Chamberlain Pines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.27
The Madison by Humboldt1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
Marion RidgeSweet Birch1BR,1BA$1.69
Residence at Humboldt Park Shelby's best 55+ Senior Living Community.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.52

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $870 to $1,915. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shelby ranging from $850 to $3,295.

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 $850 to $3,295 with an average monthly rent of $1,801.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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