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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
Magnolia Terrace Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Wood Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Spring Lake Lodge1BR/1BA UPGRADE1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alabama, AL and Nearby

As of August 04, 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
Riverwalk2BD/1.5 BA TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Harrison Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Coleman Place Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath – Renovated1BR,1BA$1.02
Chateau ApartmentsWelcome to Chateau Apartments - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Emerald CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Magnolia Terrace Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
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 Meadow Oaks and starts from $861.

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