Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Shelby Neighborhood of Shelby, NC from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Forest Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen

200 T R Harris DrShelby, NC 28150
Senior Living
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705 N Lafayett St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

705 N Lafayett St

705 N Lafayett StShelby, NC 28150

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Uptown Shelby, Shelby, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Shelby Apartments for Rent

 

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

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$991

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Shelby, NC

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown 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 Uptown 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 Uptown 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$1.12
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
Crown RidgeThe Manor1BR,1BA$1.87
Residence at Humboldt Park Shelby's best 55+ Senior Living Community.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.52

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Uptown Shelby, Shelby, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Shelby Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Shelby?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Shelby is Chamberlain Pines which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Uptown Shelby costs $1,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown 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 5 regular apartments in Uptown Shelby that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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