What's the average rent in Shelby, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Shelby, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Shelby, NC is $1,200 per month, which is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,200

0.0%No change month over month

4.3%$50 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$984

HOUSES

$1,239

TOWNHOUSES

$1,270

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Shelby, NC at $984 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $1,270 per month. Houses average $1,239 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,020
2 Bedrooms	$1,100
3 Bedrooms	$1,350
4 Bedrooms	$850
All	$1,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Shelby, NC is $1,020 per month, followed by $1,100 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,350 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $850 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$875
3 Bedrooms	$950
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$875

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Shelby, NC is $875 per month, followed by $950 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,020
2 Bedrooms	$1,200
3 Bedrooms	$1,295
4 Bedrooms	$850
All	$1,239

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Shelby, NC is $1,020 per month, followed by $1,200 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,295 for a 3 bedroom house, and $850 for a 4 bedroom house.