
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forestdale, AL from $300 (44 Rentals)
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Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek

Pointe Arlington

Fountain Blue

614 1st St S

1512 11th Ave N

Market Lofts on Third

Brooke Lyn Apartments
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High Gate

Piedmont Terrace

Thomas Jefferson Towers

Bankhead Towers

Park Place

The Frank

20 Midtown

The Dagny
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Chapel Creek Apartments

Citizen Birmingham

Birmingham Overlook

Park at Forestdale

Royal Orleans Apartments

University Crossings

1174 16th Ave Thomas

524 Ozark Ct
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324 15th Ave W

The Pines Apartments

Southbrook Apartments

Park Estates Duplexes

Stoney Brook

Westbury Apartments

1411 Magnolia Dr

1306 Avenue R
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512 34th Ave W

1344 Pratt Hwy

3716 Main St

Glen Iris Arms

834 4th Terrace West Townhome Style

537 37th Terrace W

The Park at Callington

1208 2nd St
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Advenir at Station 121

3121 Monroe Ave

436 Henry St

3920 Old Jasper Hwy
Forestdale, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forestdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Forestdale Studio Apartments | $1,280 | $800 | $2,336 |
| Cheap Forestdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Forestdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $750 | $3,414 |
| Cheap Forestdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $900 | $4,560 |
| Cheap Forestdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,165 | $785 | $2,789 |
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Cheapest Available Forestdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Forestdale, 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 Forestdale 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 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 614 1st St S | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Market Lofts on Third | Studio - Design 1 | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Fountain Blue | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Southbrook Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Stoney Brook | Amethyst | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
| High Gate | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $991 |
| Piedmont Terrace | 2x1 - W/D [1st Floor, Corner] | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forestdale, AL
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forestdale 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 Forestdale apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Park at Forestdale starting at $987 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Sandusky neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forestdale 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, Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Park Place | Azalea | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| The Marshall on 5th | 2BR/2BA - B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| High Gate | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Chapel Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Fountain Blue | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| Southbrook Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forestdale Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forestdale?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forestdale is at Market Lofts on Third listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forestdale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forestdale Apartment is $606 at Park at Forestdale.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forestdale Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forestdale is starting from $737 at Park at Forestdale.
What is the most affordable Forestdale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Forestdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pointe Arlington and starts from $900.
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