Cheap Apartments for Rent near Cardiff, AL from $300 (38 Rentals)

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High Gate
$991 - $1,502
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$991 - $1,502
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

High Gate

2300 Chapel Ridge DrGardendale, AL 35071
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Chapel Creek Apartments
$1,090 - $1,475
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$1,090 - $1,475
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Chapel Creek Apartments

51 Chapel Creek LnFultondale, AL 35068
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Birmingham Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birmingham Overlook

2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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University Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Crossings

261 3rd Ave SW unit 100Birmingham, AL 35211
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The Park at Sunderland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Park at Sunderland

660 Valley Crest DrBirmingham, AL 35215
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Westbury Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Apartments

3225 Ave S Apartment HBirmingham, AL 35208
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Stoney Brook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Brook

200 Stoney Brook LnFultondale, AL 35068
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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 1 Bed unit found at Park at Forestdale in the North Pratt neighborhood priced from $660. Candy Mountain Apartments in the Apple Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cardiff apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park at ForestdaleOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$660
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
Hillcrest Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$725
The Woodford1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
The Park at Sunderland1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$799
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1BA$800
Park at Carson2x2 The Carson 858sf 2/22BR,2BA$850
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$899
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$906

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardiff, AL and Nearby

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cardiff area is the $1.31 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Park Place in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,298. The second greatest value Cardiff apartment is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at High Gate starting at $991 with a $1.15 price per square foot . 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.
Park PlaceMagnolia2BR,1BA$1.31
High Gate1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Park at Carson2x2 The Carson 858sf 2/22BR,2BA$0.99
Chapel Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.27
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.98
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Hillcrest Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
Park at ForestdaleOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$0.94
Pointe Arlington2/1.002BR,1BA$1.29
The Woodford1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Cardiff, AL

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2.5
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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 Frank listed at $989.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cardiff Apartment is $660 at 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 $725 at Hillcrest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cardiff Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cardiff Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pointe Arlington and starts from $900.

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