How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Shelby, NC?
In Shelby, NC, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $966 (±$64) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $713 (±$362).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,163 (±$218).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Cleveland County, NC is $1,014.
Figures last updated on .
- 1 bedroom
- $713 (±$362)
- 2 bedrooms
- $966 (±$64)
- 3 bedrooms
- $1,163 (±$218)
- 4 bedrooms
- $1,556 (±$443)
Rent by bedroom count in Shelby
| Shelby | Cleveland County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $713 (±$362) | $722 (±$125) | $1,155 (±$13) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $966 (±$64) | $861 (±$62) | $1,164 (±$7) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,163 (±$218) | $1,091 (±$66) | $1,321 (±$12) | $1,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,556 (±$443) | $1,116 (±$165) | $1,794 (±$46) | $1,957 |
A median for a bedroom size is published only where enough renting households of that size were surveyed; a dash means the Census Bureau did not publish one.
Census rents against HUD’s Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
| Census median, this place | HUD Fair Market Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $713 (±$362) | $859 |
| 2 bedrooms | $966 (±$64) | $1,014 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,163 (±$218) | $1,404 |
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent of a modest rental home across the whole HUD area, set for the voucher program; the Census median is what renting households in this place reported paying.
The two answer different questions and are not expected to match.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms in places near Shelby
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby | — | $966 (±$64) | — |
| Patterson Springs | 4.3 mi | $1,146 (±$238) | Not measurably different |
| Boiling Springs | 7.2 mi | $881 (±$613) | Not measurably different |
| Lawndale | 8.6 mi | $942 (±$61) | Not measurably different |
| Mooresboro | 8.6 mi | $800 (±$71) | Lower |
| Grover | 9.6 mi | $919 (±$739) | Not measurably different |
| Fallston | 9.9 mi | $727 (±$9) | Lower |
| Polkville | 10 mi | $830 (±$272) | Not measurably different |
| Cherryville | 11 mi | $1,053 (±$193) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mooresboro, NC ($800), Fallston, NC ($727).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Cleveland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patterson Springs | $1,146 (±$238) |
| 2 | Shelby | $966 (±$64) |
| 3 | Lawndale | $942 (±$61) |
| 4 | Grover | $919 (±$739) |
| 5 | Boiling Springs | $881 (±$613) |
| 6 | Kings Mountain | $848 (±$165) |
| 7 | Polkville | $830 (±$272) |
| 8 | Mooresboro | $800 (±$71) |
Showing 8 of 10 places in Cleveland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Shelby
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Shelby?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Shelby, NC is $713 (±$362) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Shelby?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Shelby, NC is $966 (±$64) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Shelby?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Shelby, NC is $1,163 (±$218) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby city, North Carolina
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Cleveland County, NC
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Cleveland County, NC
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Shelby city, North Carolina (place:61200, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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B25031_002E, B25031_002M, B25031_003E, B25031_003M, B25031_004E, B25031_004M, B25031_005E, B25031_005M, B25031_006E, B25031_006M, B25031_007E, B25031_007M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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