What is the average apartment size in Shelby City?

The average size for a Shelby City, NC apartment is 864 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Shelby City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Shelby City is $1,157 per month, a 6.9% increase from last year’s average of $1,082.

What is the average apartment size in Shelby City?

The typical apartment in Shelby City offers about 864 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Shelby City, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Shelby City?

The typical rent budget in Shelby City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 71% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Shelby City?

In Shelby City, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Shelby City is $1,157, a 6.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,082.

One-bedroom apartments provide 662 square feet for $985, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,202 offer 891 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,165 sq ft) for $1,346, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Shelby City, NC

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,157	864 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$985	662 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,202	891 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,346	1,165 sq. ft.

Shelby City, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Shelby City, NC have increased by 6.9% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,082 to $1,157.

What's the typical rent budget in Shelby City, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Shelby City, NC (71%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Shelby City, NC?

3,754 or 41% of the households in Shelby City, NC are renter-occupied while 5,424 or 59% are owner-occupied.

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How Shelby City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Shelby City	$1,157
Charlotte	$1,653
Concord	$1,535
Raleigh	$1,591
Fayetteville	$1,276
Durham	$1,555
Greensboro	$1,320
Winston - Salem	$1,293
Cary	$1,664
Wilmington	$1,629
Asheville	$1,716
Belmont, NC	$1,621
Gastonia, NC	$1,403
Dallas, NC	$1,891
Clover, SC	$1,667
Kings Mountain, NC	$1,012
Spartanburg, SC	$1,248
Hickory, NC	$1,440
Newton, NC	$1,495
Gaffney, SC	$1,013
Shelby, NC	$1,134

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Shelby City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.