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Chapel Creek Apartments
$1,090 - $1,475
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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Park at Forestdale
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park at Forestdale

1101-3001 Pebble Creek PkyBirmingham, AL 35214
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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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Southbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southbrook Apartments

917 Cherry AveBirmingham, AL 35214
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Park Estates Duplexes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Estates Duplexes

2341 S Park Dr SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Stoney Brook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Brook

200 Stoney Brook LnFultondale, AL 35068
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Westbury Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Apartments

3225 Ave S Apartment HBirmingham, AL 35208
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Glen Iris Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Iris Arms

1620 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Advenir at Station 121
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Advenir at Station 121

2000 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Forestdale, AL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park at ForestdaleOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$606
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
614 1st St S1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 1Studio,1BA$800
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1BA$800
Southbrook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Stoney BrookAmethyst1BR,1BA$983
High Gate1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$991
Piedmont Terrace2x1 - 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Park at ForestdaleThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.88
Park PlaceAzalea2BR,1.5BA$1.26
The Marshall on 5th2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.09
High Gate1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Chapel Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.27
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.98
Southbrook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,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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