Shelby, NC rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Shelby, NC is $1,150.
$1,150
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $650 to $2,900.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 5 |
| $900 | 6 |
| $1,000 | 18 |
| $1,100 | 14 |
| $1,200 | 9 |
| $1,300 | 8 |
| $1,400 | 7 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 3 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $50 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,100 | $1,150 |
| Feb | $1,050 | $1,199 |
| Mar | $1,070 | $1,150 |
| Apr | $1,150 | $1,095 |
| May | $1,075 | $1,150 |
| Jun | $1,095 | $1,125 |
| Jul | $1,250 | $1,100 |
| Aug | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Sep | $1,200 | No data |
| Oct | $1,200 | No data |
| Nov | $1,175 | No data |
| Dec | $1,100 | No data |
Market temperature
The Shelby, NC rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Shelby, NC is 45% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Shelby, NC?
The average rent in Shelby, NC is $1,150.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Shelby, NC?
Houses in Shelby, NC rent between $650 - $2,900 with an average rent of $1,150.
3. How has the rent in Shelby, NC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Shelby, NC decreased by $50
4. How much has the rent in Shelby, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Shelby, NC did not change.
5. How many available rentals are there in Shelby, NC?
There are currently 60 rentals available in Shelby, NC.
6. How do rent prices in Shelby, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Shelby, NC is $1,150 — 45.24% lower the national average of $2,100.