
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alabaster, AL from $600 (58 Rentals)
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The Wellington

The View Apartments - Alabaster

1592 King James Dr

732 3rd St NE

906 5th Ave SW

203 Winterhaven Dr

241 Crisfield Cir

112 Timberleaf Cir

Shoal Creek Apartments
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Park at Hoover

Hill Brook Manor

College View Apartments

Oak Park Heights

The Avenues of South Hoover

Salem Manor Apartments

Wildwood Apartments

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The Falls and Woods of Hoover Apartments

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The Abbey At Riverchase

Wood Gardens
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The Glenn

Summerchase at Riverchase

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South Pointe Development

Royal Oaks Apartments

Riverchase Landing Apartments

148 Hidden Trace Ct

Meadow Wood Apartment Homes

700 Riverchase Apartments
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MAA Riverchase

Skylar Ridge

Lancaster Place

Huntley Apartments

Colina Hillside

Grand Reserve at Pelham

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Siegel Select Birmingham II

218 Carl Nichols Dr

Arise Knox Square

233 Union Station Dr
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Hidden Valley

Falcon Manor Apartments

Meadow View

The Willows Apartments

Latitude at Riverchase

2000 Rossburg Pl

314 Coales Branch Cir

333 Bedford Cir

165 Rocky Ridge Dr

602 The Heights Ln
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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 | $1,235 | $660 | $1,772 |
| Alabaster 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $615 | $3,200 |
| Alabaster 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $705 | $3,550 |
| Alabaster 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,847 | $1,124 | $3,050 |
| Alabaster 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $1,355 | $1,365 |
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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 Hill Brook Manor in the Shelby County neighborhood priced from $665. College View Apartments in the Shelby County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alabaster apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Brook Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| College View Apartments | 1/1 Internet/Cable+ $65 utilities fee | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 208 Rolling Mill St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Avenues of South Hoover | The Pelham | 1BR,1BA | $913 |
| Salem Manor Apartments | Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| The Glenn | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| Latitude at Riverchase | APOLLO ELITE | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
| The Falls and Woods of Hoover Apartments | Alcove | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| Ridge Crossings | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
| Park at Hoover | Jasmine | 2BR,2BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alabaster, AL
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alabaster area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3BR/2BA Model at Wildwood Apartments in the in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Alabaster apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham starting at $1,633 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Shelby County 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| Grand Reserve at Pelham | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| The Abbey At Riverchase | The Cambridge | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Park at Hoover | Jasmine | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| Riverchase Landing Apartments | 2BR 2BA (1310 SF) | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Wood Gardens | The Ficus | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Salem Manor Apartments | Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| The Avenues of South Hoover | The Pelham | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 208 Rolling Mill St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Hill Brook Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
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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 $1,405.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alabaster Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alabaster Apartment is $665 at Hill Brook Manor.
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 $705 at Hill Brook Manor.
What is the most affordable Alabaster Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Alabaster Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Avenues of South Hoover and starts from $1,186.
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