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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
Spring Lake Lodge1BR/1BA SEC A UPGRAD1BR,1BA$715
Meadow Oaks2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$751
Summer Waters Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alabama, AL and Nearby

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alabama area is the $1.05 price per square foot Kellen Model at St James in the starting from $1,805. The second greatest value Alabama apartment is the 4 BEDROOM Model at Arbours at Cane Creek starting at $1,078 with a $0.80 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.
St JamesKellen4BR,2.5BA$1.05
Arbours at Cane Creek4 BEDROOM4BR,2BA$0.80
Ashbrook ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$0.80
Coleman Place Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.06
Harrison Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Meadows of Alexandria2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.91
The Pointe @ JSU2x22BR,2BA$0.82
Emerald CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Fox Run2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.74
Spring Lake Lodge1BR/1BA SEC A UPGRAD1BR,1BA$1.05

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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 Ashbrook Apartments and starts from $950.

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