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2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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2341 S Park Dr SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Cardiff, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cardiff Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cardiff, AL is a Studio unit found at The Park at Forestdale in the North Pratt neighborhood priced from $606. University Crossings in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cardiff apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at ForestdaleSTUDIOStudio,1BA$606
University CrossingsModel A1BR,1BA$740
The WoodfordTBD11BR,1BA$799
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 1Studio,1BA$855
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$899
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
The Park at Sunderland2 Bedroom Classic2BR,2BA$929
Stoney Brook1 Bedroom 1 Bath WO Phase 11BR,1BA$946
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,007

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardiff, AL and Nearby

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cardiff area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Cardiff apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Goodall-Brown Lofts starting at $1,499 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cardiff apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ideal Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
The Park at Sunderland2 bedroom upgrade2BR,2BA$1.10
WoodbrookThe Hawthorne2BR,2BA$1.19
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Park PlaceWillow1BR,1BA$1.18
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
The WoodfordTBD11BR,1BA$1.31
The Park at Forestdale1 Bedroom / 1 Bath _RO1BR,1BA$1.28
University Crossings2 Bed 1 Bath Small2BR,1BA$1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cardiff Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cardiff?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cardiff is at The Park at Forestdale listed at $606.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cardiff Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cardiff Apartment is $660 at The Park at Forestdale.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cardiff Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cardiff is starting from $780 at University Crossings.

What is the most affordable Cardiff Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cardiff Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place and starts from $1,262.

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