Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 15, 2026

Average rent in
Shelby, NC

Last updated on February 15, 2026

Last updated on February 15, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelby, NC is $1,100. This is -42%, or $800, lower than the national average.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,100

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

37

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelby, NC is $1,100. This is -42%, or $800, lower than the national average.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
78%
13%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

57%
43%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Shelby, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelby, NC have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Shelby, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Shelby, NC is $950. A 1-bedroom apartment in Shelby, NC costs about $895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $950. Houses for rent in Shelby, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$800

4%

9%

2 bedroom

$922

4%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,299

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$2,040

No Change

1%

Studio

$1,050

No Change

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$922

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,040

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Shelby, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Shelby, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Shelby, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bessemer City, NC.

Shelby

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,351
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shelby, NC is 19% lower than the median rent in Bessemer City, NC.

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3733 Robert Riding Rd - Photo 1 of 1

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SH300-McBrayer Street Towns - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.5

Very good

SH300-McBrayer Street Towns

308 Mcbrayer St, Shelby, NC 28150

2–3 beds

1 bath

$725–$850

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122 Woodland Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

122 Woodland Ave.

122 Woodland Ave, Shelby, NC 28152

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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SHJ134-508 Blanton Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

SHJ134-508 Blanton Street

508 Blanton St, Shelby, NC 28150

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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SHJ10-West College Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

SHJ10-West College Avenue

W College Ave, Shelby, NC 28152

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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2 beds

1 bath

$795

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