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Haynes Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Haynes Apartments

183 County Road 677Fort Payne, AL 35968
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Sparrow Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sparrow Point

1301 Martha Berry Blvd NWRome, GA 30165
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Twin Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks

258 Forrest AveCalhoun, GA 30701
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Fort Payne, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fort Payne Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Payne, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Emerald Court priced from $525. Spring Lake Lodge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Payne apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Spring Lake Lodge1BR/1BA SEC A UPGRAD1BR,1BA$715
Hilltop LoftsLofts1BR,1BA$725
Meadow Oaks2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$751
Summer Waters Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Pine Ridge1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$775
Gateway at Rossville1bds1BR,1BA$829
Chateau ApartmentsWelcome to Chateau Apartments - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$849
Ashbrook ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$850
Lakeshore ApartmentsWonderful 1 Bedroom Apartment Home - SPECIAL LI...1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Payne, AL and Nearby

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Payne area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Riverwood Park in the in the Atlanta Junction neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Fort Payne apartment is the Townhouse, 2 story Model at Willow Way Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Glenwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Payne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverwood Park2x22BR,2BA$1.07
Willow Way ApartmentsTownhouse, 2 story2BR,2.5BA$1.14
Meadow Oaks3x2 Market3BR,2BA$1.14
Ashbrook ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$0.80
Sutton Bridge2BR/1.5BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Gateway at Rossville2bds2BR,2BA$1.01
Chateau ApartmentsWelcome to Chateau Apartments - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Emerald CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Summer Waters Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
Spring Lake Lodge1BR/1BA SEC A UPGRAD1BR,1BA$1.05

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Getting Around Fort Payne, AL

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Payne Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Payne Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Payne Apartment is $525 at Emerald Court.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fort Payne Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fort Payne is starting from $751 at Meadow Oaks.

What is the most affordable Fort Payne Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fort Payne Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ashbrook Apartments and starts from $950.

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