Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Shelby Neighborhood of Shelby, NC from $500 (6 Rentals)

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Chamberlain Pines
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chamberlain Pines

1121-1126 Scottsdale DrShelby, 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 Residence at Humboldt Park priced from $825. The Carlisle at Delta Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Uptown Shelby apartments for rent in Shelby, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residence at Humboldt Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
The Carlisle at Delta ParkModel 1A1BR,1BA$865
The Pointe on Lafayette1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Shelby, NC

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown 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 Uptown Shelby apartment is the 603 S Washington St Model at 603 S Washington St, Unit Apt 5 starting at $950 with a $1.00 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.
SH302-Chamberlain Oaks Apartments (CHO)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
603 S Washington St, Unit Apt 5603 S Washington St1BR,1BA$1.00
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$1.39
The Carlisle at Delta ParkPatio1BR,1BA$1.30
The Madison by Humboldt1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.59
Residence at Humboldt Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Shelby, Shelby, NC

Ranked #1

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Uptown Shelby Neighborhood in Shelby, NC

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 Residence at Humboldt Park which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Uptown Shelby costs $1,374.

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 6 regular apartments in Uptown 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 Uptown Shelby?

Cheap apartments in Uptown Shelby have an average cost of $212 which is $1,162 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Shelby.

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