How much is rent in Shelby, NC?

The average asking rent across the 4 listings we track in Shelby, NC is $1,008/mo, with the cheapest starting at $870/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.

What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Shelby?

Marion Ridge Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Shelby, NC at $870/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.

What is the average rent by bedroom in Shelby?

Based on the listings we track in Shelby, NC: studios around $870/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,003/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,158/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.

Is Shelby expensive to rent in?

Relatively no. Shelby's average rent of $1,008/mo is about 23% below the NC state average of $1,306/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

Apartments for Rent in Shelby, NC

The cheapest rental in Shelby, NC we're tracking starts at $870/mo, with an average asking rent of $1,008/mo across 4 listings. That's about 23% under the NC average of $1,306/mo, on the cheaper side for the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,003/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,158/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest

$870

lowest listed rent

Average rent

$1,00823% below NC

across all sizes

Average by sizevs NC typical

Studio$87033% below NC

1 bed$1,00320% below NC

2 bed$1,15818% below NC

4 rentals in Shelby, NC

Every size & style, ranked by price

Studio apartment at Marion Ridge Apartments in Shelby, NC

Great deal

Apartment · Shelby

$870/mo

4.2(122)

Studio|1 ba|400 ft²

Marion Ridge Apartments

1829 E Marion St, Shelby, NC

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1-bedroom apartment at The Carlisle At Delta Park Apartments in Shelby, NC

Great deal

Apartment · Shelby

$905/mo

3.6(45)

1 bd|1 ba|821 ft²

The Carlisle At Delta Park Apartments

121 Delta Park Drive, Shelby, NC

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1-bedroom apartment at Crown Ridge Apartments in Shelby, NC

Great deal

Apartment · Shelby

$1,100/mo

3.9(94)

1 bd|1 ba|576 ft²

Crown Ridge Apartments

1635 S Dekalb St, Shelby, NC

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2-bedroom apartment at Phillips Village Apartments in Shelby, NC

Great deal

Apartment · Shelby

$1,158/mo

3.4(5)

2 bd|1 ba|900 ft²

Phillips Village Apartments

1619 Patrick Avenue, Shelby, NC

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Renting in Shelby, NC: common questions

How much is rent in Shelby, NC?: The average asking rent across the 4 listings we track in Shelby, NC is $1,008/mo, with the cheapest starting at $870/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Shelby?: Marion Ridge Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Shelby, NC at $870/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Shelby?: Based on the listings we track in Shelby, NC: studios around $870/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,003/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,158/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Shelby expensive to rent in?: Relatively no. Shelby's average rent of $1,008/mo is about 23% below the NC state average of $1,306/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

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