
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Calera, AL from $400 (45 Rentals)
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South Pointe Development

Lancaster Place

1114 Emerald Ridge Dr

152 Moss Stone Ln

100 Enclave Ave

500 Margaret Ln

161 Mayfair Ln

108 Flagstone Ln
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2000 Rossburg Pl

602 The Heights Ln

916 Daventry Trail

951 Savannah Ln

133 The Heights Dr

Shoal Creek Apartments

College View Apartments

Town Creek Apartments

Oak Park Heights
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Hills at Hoover Apartments

Salem Manor Apartments

The Glenn

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The Falls and Woods of Hoover Apartments

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The Abbey At Riverchase

Ridge Crossings

Fox Valley Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

Summerchase at Riverchase
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MAA Riverchase

Riverchase Landing Apartments

The Avenues of South Hoover

Trails at Alabaster

Meadow Wood Apartment Homes

Skylar Ridge

Terrace 31

The Wellington

The View Apartments - Alabaster
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700 Riverchase Apartments

Colina Hillside

Grand Reserve at Pelham

Huntley Apartments

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Siegel Select Birmingham II

Hidden Valley

Falcon Manor Apartments

10 Shady Acrs Ln

Latitude at Riverchase
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Calera, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Calera?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calera Studio Apartments | $1,448 | $1,365 | $1,772 |
| Calera 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $465 | $3,200 |
| Calera 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $815 | $3,995 |
| Calera 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $950 | $3,050 |
| Calera 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 |
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Cheapest Available Calera Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Calera, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at 2150 20th St priced from $695. College View Apartments 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 Calera apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2150 20th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
| 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 |
| The Glenn | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| The Falls and Woods of Hoover Apartments | Alcove | 1BR,1BA | $1,004 |
| Ridge Crossings | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,058 |
| Fox Valley Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Royal Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Summerchase at Riverchase | Adair | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calera, AL and Nearby
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Calera area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2BR 2BA (1310 SF) Model at Riverchase Landing Apartments in the in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting from $1,223. The second greatest value Calera apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham starting at $1,434 with a $1.14 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Calera apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverchase Landing Apartments | 2BR 2BA (1310 SF) | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Grand Reserve at Pelham | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Skylar Ridge | 1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| 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 |
| The Glenn | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| The Avenues of South Hoover | The Pelham | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Falls and Woods of Hoover Apartments | Aspen Reserve | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 2150 20th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Calera Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Calera?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Calera is at Colina Hillside listed at $1,365.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Calera Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Calera Apartment is $700 at College View Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Calera Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Calera is starting from $695 at 2150 20th St.
What is the most affordable Calera Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Calera Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hills at Hoover Apartments and starts from $1,100.
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