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Shelby, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shelby Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby, NE is a Studio unit found at The Grand Manse in the Haymarket neighborhood priced from $700. MEADOW WOOD in the Clinton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $755. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Grand ManseAerie StudioStudio,1BA$700
MEADOW WOODOpen living space + spacious master1BR,1BA$755
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio,1BA$879
Ridge Hollow ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$895
Canopy ParkSuite 0.2Studio,1BA$950
LINQ Portfolio2 bedroom unit2BR,1BA$965
Horizon Apartments and VillasDuskStudio,1BA$965
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$971
Fountain GlenSanders1BR,1BA$993
Bridgeport ApartmentsLaurel2BR,2BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, NE and Nearby

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $1.34 price per square foot C2R Model at Lakeside Village Apartment Homes in the in the West A neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the Ashport & Northport Model at Bridgeport Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Highlands 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.
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesC2R3BR,2BA$1.34
Bridgeport ApartmentsAshport & Northport3BR,2BA$1.13
The Parkhaus - Leasing By BedroomSoze4BR,2BA$0.60
Fieldstone Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Marshall Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1.06
Pinebrook ApartmentsThe Cove1BR,1BA$1.40
LINQ Portfolio2 bedroom unit2BR,1BA$1.03
Ridgeland Park Apartments in YorkYork2BR,1BA$1.28
MEADOW WOODOpen living space + spacious master1BR,1BA$1.02
Ridge Hollow ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shelby, NE

Ranked #107

Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Shelby, NE

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shelby?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shelby is at The Grand Manse listed at $700.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby Apartment is $755 at MEADOW WOOD.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shelby is starting from $905 at MEADOW WOOD.

What is the most affordable Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ridgeland Park Apartments in York and starts from $1,145.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.