
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Dawson, AL from $500 (44 Rentals)
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Maplewood Apartments II

Mountain Lakes

Hunters Landing at Mallard Pointe

Quail Ridge at Mallard Pointe

Hickory Run II Apartments

Magnolia Terrace Apartments

Englewood Apartments
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Spring Lake Lodge

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Riverwalk

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Meadows of Alexandria

Serenity Montreat Village

Summer Place

Orleans Apartments

Arbours at Cane Creek

River Chase

The Heights at Monte Sano
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Sutton Bridge

3214 Scottsboro Hwy

1209 State St

31 Sandusky Ln

Ashbrook Apartments

219 13th St S

2 W Tuscaloosa Ave

504 Pearl St
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1113 Peachtree St

206 N Emmett St

3314 Madison Ave

3115 Sudie Ave

513 Hoke St

133 Brooks St

1309 Hoke St

3815 W Meighan Blvd
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22 White Oak Village

27 White Oak Village

Haynes Apartments

788 Co Rd 33
Dawson, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dawson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,025 | $505 | $1,450 |
| Dawson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,226 | $525 | $1,869 |
| Dawson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,270 | $671 | $2,550 |
| Dawson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $596 | $559 | $634 |
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Cheapest Available Dawson Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dawson, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Fox Run in the St Clair County neighborhood priced from $525. Hickory Run II Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $619. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dawson apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Run | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $525 |
| Hickory Run II Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $619 |
| Magnolia Terrace Apartments | 3 Beds / 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $695 |
| Englewood Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Chateau Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Riverwalk | 1x1 R | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Meadows of Alexandria | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
| Willow Creek Apartment Homes | South | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Summer Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dawson, AL and Nearby
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dawson area is the $0.78 price per square foot 3bed 2 bath Model at River Chase in the starting from $949. The second greatest value Dawson apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Arbours at Cane Creek starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dawson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Chase | 3bed 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| Arbours at Cane Creek | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.82 |
| Magnolia Terrace Apartments | 3 Beds / 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.70 |
| Englewood Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Meadows of Alexandria | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Summer Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Summer Waters Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Chateau Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Hickory Run II Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Fox Run | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.74 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dawson Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dawson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dawson Apartment is $619 at Hickory Run II Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dawson Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dawson is starting from $525 at Fox Run.
What is the most affordable Dawson Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dawson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Magnolia Terrace Apartments and starts from $695.
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