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property at 237 Willow Point Cir

$1,595

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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237 Willow Point Cir

AlabasterAL35007

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property at 598 The Heights Ln

$1,400

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$1,400
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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598 The Heights Ln

CaleraAL35040

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property at 218 Carl Nichols Dr

$1,600

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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218 Carl Nichols Dr

PelhamAL35124
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Hidden Valley

140 Comanche StMontevallo, AL 35115
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Meadow View
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow View

3501 Highway 52 WPelham, AL 35124

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Alabaster, AL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College View Apartments1/1 Internet/Cable+ $65 utilities fee1BR,1BA$700
The Willows Apartments1x1 650sf1BR,1BA$775
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$849
Hills at Hoover ApartmentsThe Aspen1BR,1BA$860
Ridge CrossingsA11BR,1BA$882
The Glenn2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$895
Latitude at RiverchaseAPOLLO CLASSIC1BR,1BA$909
Salem Manor ApartmentsSpacious 2 bedroom 2 bath Apartment2BR,2BA$925
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Ashton1BR,1BA$995
Meadow Wood Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alabaster, AL

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alabaster area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham in the starting from $1,762. The second greatest value Alabaster apartment is the The Ficus Model at Wood Gardens starting at $1,419 with a $1.10 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand Reserve at Pelham2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Wood GardensThe Ficus3BR,2BA$1.10
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1BR,1.5BA$1.17
The Avenues of South HooverThe Mountain Brook2BR,2BA$1.04
Riverchase Landing Apartments1BR 1.5BA (1070 SF)1BR,1.5BA$1.03
Wildwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.10
Salem Manor ApartmentsSpacious 2 bedroom 2 bath Apartment2BR,2BA$0.93
The Glenn2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$0.99
College View Apartments2/1 Internet/Cable + $65 Utilities Fee2BR,1BA$1.11
The Willows Apartments1x1 650sf1BR,1BA$1.19

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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 $875 at The Willows Apartments.

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 $1,075.

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