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
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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 Studio unit found at Chamberlain Pines priced from $695. SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Uptown Shelby apartments for rent in Shelby, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain Pines0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$800
The Pointe on LafayetteOne Month Free + $50 App Fee Refunded at The Po...1BR,1BA$925
SH302-Chamberlain Oaks Apartments (CHO)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$950
The Madison by Humboldt1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Shelby, NC

As of July 11, 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 Cleveland County 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 $950 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Cleveland County 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$0.96
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Washington Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
The Pointe on LafayetteOne Month Free + $50 App Fee Refunded at The Po...1BR,1BA$1.16
SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.14
The Madison by Humboldt1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.52
Crown RidgeThe Manor1BR,1BA$1.94
Chamberlain Pines0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.51
1010 Sue Ln, Unit 11010 Sue LnStudio ,1BA$4.15

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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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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

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Shelby Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Shelby Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Shelby Apartment is $925 at The Pointe on Lafayette.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Shelby Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown Shelby is starting from $800 at SH101-College Road Apartments (RCA).

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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