
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arab, AL from $400 (46 Rentals)
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Quail Ridge at Mallard Pointe

31 8th St NW

Magnolia Terrace Apartments

Serenity Montreat Village

Waterford Farms

1608 Old Huntsville Hwy

170-216 Mat Morrow Rd

1537 Old Huntsville Hwy
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Mountain Lakes

Hunters Ridge

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Briargreen Apartments

Emerald Court

Malibu at Martin Apartments

Aura Apartments

Fern Parc

Ridgewood Apartments

The Pavilion
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Hawthorne at Lily Flagg

The Indigo at Grissom

Pinegrove

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The Pointe at Bailey Cove

Musgrove Estates Apartments

Cascade Place Apartments

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Fisher St. Apartments

Summer Place

Ascent Jones Valley
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The Reserve at Wynwood

Walson Way

Huntsville Parc

Revere at River Landing

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Liam at Hays Farm

The Watts

Cottages at Oak Grove Dairy

3214 Scottsboro Hwy

Ashbrook Apartments
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790 Ed Spears Rd

The Cottages at Glenview

3166 Co Rd 730

273 Rocky Hollow Rd

Cambridge Court

206 N Emmett St

Uptown at 8th Street

3162 Co Rd 730

Memorial Village
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1904 Rayburn Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arab?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,207 | $570 | $9,455 |
| Arab 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $557 | $2,887 |
| Arab 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $671 | $3,683 |
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Cheapest Available Arab Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Arab, AL is a 3 Beds unit found at Magnolia Terrace Apartments priced from $695. Hunters Ridge in the Thornblade neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arab apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Terrace Apartments | 3 Beds / 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $695 |
| Hunters Ridge | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Briargreen Apartments | 1 Br efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Cottages at Glenview | Platinum Studio | Studio,1BA | $784 |
| Fern Parc | 1 Bed 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Aura Apartments | 1 BD 1 BA Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Malibu at Martin Apartments | Oxford Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| Serenity Montreat Village | 2 Bed Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Pavilion | One Bedroom with Platform | 1BR,1BA | $856 |
| The Indigo at Grissom | The Burch | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arab, AL and Nearby
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arab area is the $1.08 price per square foot Fairmont A - Fairmont A Model at Hidden River Townhomes in the in the Triana neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Arab apartment is the Shenandoah Model at Hawthorne at Lily Flagg starting at $1,494 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Indian Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arab apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden River Townhomes | Fairmont A - Fairmont A | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
| Hawthorne at Lily Flagg | Shenandoah | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| CHANEY PLACE TOWNHOMES | Two Bedroom/2.5 Baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
| Serenity Montreat Village | 3 Bed Townhouse | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.71 |
| Magnolia Terrace Apartments | 3 Beds / 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.70 |
| Musgrove Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Summer Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Cascade Place Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Fern Parc | 1 Bed 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Aura Apartments | 1 BD 1 BA Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arab Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arab Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arab Apartment is $699 at Hunters Ridge.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Arab Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arab is starting from $749 at Hunters Ridge.
What is the most affordable Arab Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Arab Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Magnolia Terrace Apartments and starts from $695.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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