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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docena Studio Apartments | $1,239 | $800 | $2,208 |
| Docena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Docena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $750 | $3,595 |
| Docena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $900 | $4,495 |
| Docena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,052 | $799 | $1,502 |
The cheapest available apartment rental in Docena, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek in the West End neighborhood priced from $675. Fountain Blue in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Docena apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Fountain Blue | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Marshall on 3rd | 4BR/4BA - D1 | 4BR,4BA | $799 |
| Glen Iris Arms | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, First Level, ... | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| The Pines Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Frank | Studio 1 Bath-I | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Stoney Brook | Amber | 1BR,1BA | $946 |
| High Gate | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $991 |
| Bankhead Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,007 |
As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Docena area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Docena apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at The Pearl at Homewood starting at $1,050 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Docena apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Pearl at Homewood | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| High Gate | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Chapel Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Pines Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| The Park at Callington | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Fountain Blue | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Docena is at The Frank listed at $899.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Docena Apartment is $675 at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Docena is starting from $750 at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek.
The best deal on a cheap Docena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pointe Arlington and starts from $900.
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