Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alabama, AL from $500 (41 Rentals)

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Riverwalk
$815 - $1,035
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$815 - $1,035
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Riverwalk

1104 Goodyear AveGadsden, AL 35903
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Harrison Estates Apartments
$1,000 - $1,130
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$930 - $1,060
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$1,000 - $1,130
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Harrison Estates Apartments

1305 Harrison CirPell City, AL 35128
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Ashbrook Apartments
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Ashbrook Apartments

67 Ashbrook LnAlbertville, AL 35951
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Alabama, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alabama Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alabama, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Fox Run priced from $525. Emerald Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alabama apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox Run2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$525
Emerald CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Hickory Run II Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$619
Englewood Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Wood Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Summer Waters Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Spring Lake Lodge1x1 B R1BR,1BA$799
Chateau Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Riverwalk1x1 R1BR,1BA$815
Indian HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alabama, AL and Nearby

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alabama area is the $0.84 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM FLAT Model at Arbours at Cane Creek in the starting from $1,055. The second greatest value Alabama apartment is the 3 Bed Townhouse Model at Serenity Montreat Village starting at $850 with a $0.71 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Alabama apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbours at Cane Creek3 BEDROOM FLAT3BR,1.5BA$0.84
Serenity Montreat Village3 Bed Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$0.71
The Pointe @ JSU4x44BR,4BA$0.46
Magnolia Terrace Apartments3 Beds / 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.90
Englewood Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Harrison Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Chateau Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.01
Emerald CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Hickory Run II Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.83
Fox Run2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.74

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Debbie • 4+ years in Alabama

July 15, 2025

Alabama is the perfect place to raise a family. The neighbourhood we have lived in for 21 years is like the best of both worlds. We all look out for each other while at the same time respecting each other’s privacy. We have great schools and a park below the house and a baseball field for the younger children to play baseball and softball. We have a zero crime rate and I love it here. We are being forced to leave our beloved home after 21 years of paying on a 30 year mortgage by a lender who bought our loan and then manipulated the numbers until they foreclosed on our home. I have no clue how they got away with it but that doesn’t change the way I feel about living in Alabama. It’s simply the best. Please don’t hold my comments back. I deserve to be heard by everyone. Thank you. Debbie

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alabama Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alabama Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alabama Apartment is $525 at Emerald Court.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alabama Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alabama is starting from $525 at Fox Run.

What is the most affordable Alabama Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alabama Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hickory Run II Apartments and starts from $779.

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