
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forestdale, AL from $300 (59 Rentals)
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Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek

Pointe Arlington

916 Keel St

1512 11th Ave N

Market Lofts on Third

Park Place

Thomas Jefferson Towers

Glen Iris Place

Stoney Brook
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Brooke Lyn Apartments

20 Midtown

High Gate

317 5th Way

The Frank

Bankhead Towers

The Park at Callington

The Dagny

Citizen Birmingham

Chapel Creek Apartments
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436 Henry St

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Advenir at Station 121

The William

Met on 7th

Birmingham Overlook

The Park at Forestdale

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3265 Cherry Ave

The Pines Apartments
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724 Piper Ave

Glen Iris Arms

521 Crumly Chapel Rd

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179 1st St

4624 Plymouth Ave

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834 4th Terrace West Townhome Style

5208 Highland Ave
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3732 4th St W

528 Blue Bell Rd

Piedmont Terrace

512 34th Ave W

4408 Tate Ave

1001 Graham Dr

3342 Cherry Ave

1453 Pratt Hwy

2560 Palomino Ln

3417 4th St W
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestdale Studio Apartments | $1,215 | $850 | $2,208 |
| Forestdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Forestdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $750 | $3,640 |
| Forestdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,927 | $900 | $5,440 |
| Forestdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $1,502 | $1,502 |
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Cheapest Available Forestdale Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Forestdale, 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 Forestdale 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 |
| Glen Iris Arms | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level,... | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
| 1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Market Lofts on Third | Studio - Design 2 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
| Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Glen Iris Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level,... | 1BR,1BA | $912 |
| Stoney Brook | Amber | 1BR,1BA | $946 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forestdale, AL and Nearby
As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forestdale area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Jemison Flats in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Forestdale apartment is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at High Gate starting at $991 with a $1.15 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jemison Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| High Gate | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Chapel Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| The Park at Callington | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 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 |
| Glen Iris Arms | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, First Level, ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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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 $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forestdale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forestdale Apartment is $675 at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek.
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 $750 at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek.
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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