As of July 14, 2026, Shelby, North Carolina has 49 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 295 section 8 apartments, 108 public housing buildings and 422 approved low-income housing units. There are 2 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.
The Project Has 108 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
1005 Buffalo St Has 2 Units Available
508 Blanton Apartments E & F Has 2 Units Available
Bridges St Apartments Has 2 Units Available
Bridges St Apartments Has 2 Units Available
Caitlin Station Has 48 Units Available
Charles Place Has 40 Units Available
The City of Shelby, Department of Housing will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Cleveland County for 2026.
The best apartments in Shelby, NC are 1005 Buffalo St , Charles Place , Cambridge Commons , Bridges St Apartments and Clr Apartments
The average property rent in Shelby, NC is $1,001.
The price range for a studio apartment in Shelby, NC is between $522 and $782. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Shelby, NC is between $525 and $787. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Shelby, NC is between $685 and $1,027. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Shelby, NC is between $965 and $1,447. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Shelby, NC is between $1,079 and $1,619. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 13 July, 2026 for the properties in Shelby, NC
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