
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dora, AL from $300 (45 Rentals)
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Fountain Blue

Candy Mountain Apartments

Pointe Arlington

Hillcrest Apartments

Park at Carson

The Woodford

1512 11th Ave N

Market Lofts on Third
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The Bluffs Apartments

The Frank

Stoney Brook

Park Place

Brooke Lyn Apartments

High Gate

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Thomas Jefferson Towers

Bankhead Towers
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The Dagny

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Chapel Creek Apartments

Birmingham Overlook

Cain Creek Apartments

1700 14th Ave E

Park at Forestdale

University Crossings

500 22nd St E

Westfork Apartments
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The Park at Sunderland

Medford Manor Apartments

Park Estates Duplexes

209 Wright St W

Westbury Apartments

979 Dowdey Rd

715 Old Dora Rd

1344 Pratt Hwy

3716 Main St
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114 N Main St

834 4th Terrace West Townhome Style

197 Arkadelphia Rd

78 Autumn Ln

439 Lakeshore Cir

213 Front St

3920 Old Jasper Hwy

2856 Valley View Cir

100 14th Ave NE
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Dora, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dora?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Studio Apartments | $1,260 | $800 | $1,870 |
| Dora 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Dora 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $725 | $3,595 |
| Dora 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,018 | $755 | $4,560 |
| Dora 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $1,502 | $1,502 |
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Cheapest Available Dora Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dora, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Park at Forestdale in the Sandusky neighborhood priced from $606. Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek 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 Dora apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park at Forestdale | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $606 |
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Fountain Blue | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Park at Carson | 1x1 The Hudson 750sf | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| The Woodford | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| The Bluffs Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Frank | Studio 1 Bath-H | Studio,1BA | $929 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dora, AL and Nearby
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dora area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Dora apartment is the Three Bedroom, One & 1/2 Bath Model at Park at Forestdale starting at $1,003 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Sandusky neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dora apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Park at Forestdale | Three Bedroom, One & 1/2 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.84 |
| Park Place | Azalea | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| High Gate | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Park at Carson | 2x2 The Carson 858sf 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| The Woodford | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Fountain Blue | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dora Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dora?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dora is at The Frank listed at $829.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dora Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dora Apartment is $675 at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dora Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dora is starting from $725 at Hillcrest Apartments.
What is the most affordable Dora Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dora Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pointe Arlington and starts from $900.
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