
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alabaster, AL from $400 (65 Rentals)
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Wellington Manor

The View Apartments - Alabaster

1588 King James Dr

108 Sugar Hill Ln

213 Park Pl Way

169 Park Pl Ln

200 Willow Point Cir

681 Treymoor Lake Cir

204 Buck Creek Cir
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2005 King Arthur Cir

203 Winterhaven Dr

825 Barkley Dr

Hill Brook Manor

Shoal Creek Apartments

Park at Hoover

College View Apartments

Oak Park Heights

Hills at Hoover Apartments

The Avenues of South Hoover
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Salem Manor Apartments

The Glenn

The Haven

Summerchase at Riverchase

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The Falls and Woods of Hoover Apartments

Wildwood Apartments

Wood Gardens

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The Abbey At Riverchase

Ridge Crossings

Riverchase Landing Apartments
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Fox Valley Apartments

South Pointe Development

Royal Oaks Apartments

Lancaster Place

MAA Riverchase

Meadow Wood Apartment Homes

Skylar Ridge

Huntley Apartments

700 Riverchase Apartments

Terrace 31
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Colina Hillside

Grand Reserve at Pelham

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Siegel Select Birmingham II

152 Moss Stone Ln

218 Carl Nichols Dr

Arise Knox Square

422 Holland Lakes Dr N

Hidden Valley

Falcon Manor Apartments

Meadow View
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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 | $1,310 | $660 | $1,772 |
| Alabaster 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $465 | $3,200 |
| Alabaster 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $815 | $3,995 |
| Alabaster 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $1,124 | $3,050 |
| Alabaster 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,355 | $1,355 | $1,355 |
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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. Hills at Hoover Apartments in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. 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 |
| Hills at Hoover Apartments | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Salem Manor Apartments | Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| Latitude at Riverchase | APOLLO ELITE | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| The Glenn | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| Summerchase at Riverchase | Adair | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| The Falls and Woods of Hoover Apartments | Arbors | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Haven | Hamilton | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Ridge Crossings | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
| Park at Hoover | Jasmine | 2BR,2BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alabaster, AL
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alabaster area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2BR 2BA (1390 SF) Model at Riverchase Landing Apartments in the in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting from $1,250. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverchase Landing Apartments | 2BR 2BA (1390 SF) | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Park at Hoover | Jasmine-RENO | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Wood Gardens | The Ficus | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Grand Reserve at Pelham | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Skylar Ridge | 1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| The Avenues of South Hoover | The Mountain Brook | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| The Abbey At Riverchase | The Berkley | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 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 |
| Summerchase at Riverchase | Adair | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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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 $1,375.
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 $925 at Hills at Hoover Apartments.
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 $1,106.
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