
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forestdale, AL from $300 (46 Rentals)
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Park at Forestdale

Pointe Arlington

Pinehaven West

Harrison Court Apartments

Fountain Blue

614 1st St S

1512 11th Ave N

Market Lofts on Third
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3004 Forestdale Blvd

The Frank

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Royal Orleans Apartments

University Crossings

1721 35th Ave N

1054 McDonald Chapel Rd

315 Ave U

5212 Adams Ave

504 Templeton Rd

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Stoney Brook
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615 Macon St

204 5th Way

The Park at Callington

4808 Adams Ave

4213 Kendall Ave

533 Jalna Rd

121 Holt Ave

Glen Iris Place
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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 | $1,185 | $800 | $2,336 |
| Cheap Forestdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $672 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Forestdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $779 | $3,434 |
| Cheap Forestdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,917 | $900 | $4,560 |
| Cheap Forestdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $785 | $2,789 |
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Cheapest Available Forestdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Forestdale, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at The Pines Apartments in the Sandusky neighborhood priced from $615. Park at Forestdale in the North Pratt neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $660. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forestdale apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $615 |
| Park at Forestdale | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| Pinehaven West | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 614 1st St S | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Fountain Blue | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Glen Iris Arms | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $821 |
| Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $906 |
| Stoney Brook | Amethyst | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
| The Frank | Studio 1 Bath-I | Studio,1BA | $989 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forestdale, AL
As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forestdale area is the $1.34 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Park Place in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Forestdale apartment is the The Hawthorne Model at Woodbrook starting at $1,299 with a $1.32 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Place | Magnolia | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Woodbrook | The Hawthorne | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| 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 |
| The Park at Callington | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Pines Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Pinehaven West | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Park at Forestdale | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Pointe Arlington | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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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 The Frank listed at $989.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forestdale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forestdale Apartment is $660 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 $615 at The Pines Apartments.
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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