
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alabaster, AL from $400 (61 Rentals)
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Wellington Manor

The View Apartments - Alabaster

1588 King James Dr

237 Willow Point Cir

30 Fulton Springs Ln

681 Treymoor Lake Cir

1090 Thompson Rd

1757 Tahiti Ln

191 Gardenside Dr
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203 Winterhaven Dr

1336 Royalty Dr

Hill Brook Manor

Shoal Creek Apartments

Park at Hoover

College View Apartments

Oak Park Heights

The Glenn

Hills at Hoover Apartments

Salem Manor Apartments
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Wood Gardens

Ridge Crossings

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The Abbey At Riverchase

Meadow Wood Apartment Homes

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The Falls and Woods of Hoover Apartments

The Avenues of South Hoover

The Haven

Lancaster Place

MAA Riverchase

Fox Valley Apartments
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Wildwood Apartments

Riverchase Landing Apartments

South Pointe Development

Royal Oaks Apartments

Summerchase at Riverchase

Grand Reserve at Pelham

Skylar Ridge

700 Riverchase Apartments

Huntley Apartments

Terrace 31
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Colina Hillside

598 The Heights Ln

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Siegel Select Birmingham II

152 Moss Stone Ln

196 Rossburg Dr

422 Holland Lakes Dr N

Hidden Valley

Falcon Manor Apartments

Meadow View

The Willows Apartments
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Alabaster, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alabaster?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabaster Studio Apartments | $1,265 | $660 | $1,612 |
| Alabaster 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $465 | $2,124 |
| Alabaster 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $815 | $3,656 |
| Alabaster 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $1,099 | $3,050 |
| Alabaster 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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Cheapest Available Alabaster Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Alabaster, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at College View Apartments priced from $700. The Willows Apartments in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alabaster apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| College View Apartments | 1/1 Internet/Cable+ $65 utilities fee | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Willows Apartments | 1x1 650sf | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Glenn | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $895 |
| Latitude at Riverchase | APOLLO CLASSIC | 1BR,1BA | $908 |
| Hills at Hoover Apartments | The Cottonwood | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Salem Manor Apartments | Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| Ridge Crossings | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| Meadow Wood Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Falls and Woods of Hoover Apartments | Arbors | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Avenues of South Hoover | The Homewood | 2BR,1BA | $1,011 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alabaster, AL
As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alabaster area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham in the starting from $1,767. The second greatest value Alabaster apartment is the Jasmine-RENO Model at Park at Hoover starting at $1,197 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alabaster apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Reserve at Pelham | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Park at Hoover | Jasmine-RENO | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Wood Gardens | The Ficus | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Skylar Ridge | 1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| The Glenn | 4 Beds, 4 Baths | 4BR,4BA | $1.18 |
| Riverchase Landing Apartments | 1BR 1.5BA (1070 SF) | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| Wildwood Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Salem Manor Apartments | Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| College View Apartments | 2/1 Internet/Cable + $65 Utilities Fee | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| The Avenues of South Hoover | The Pelham | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alabaster Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alabaster?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alabaster is at Colina Hillside listed at $1,250.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alabaster Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alabaster Apartment is $700 at College View Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alabaster Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alabaster is starting from $895 at The Glenn.
What is the most affordable Alabaster Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Alabaster Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hills at Hoover Apartments and starts from $1,099.
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