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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 UPGRADE1BR,1BA$715
Hilltop LoftsLofts1BR,1BA$725

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

As of August 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Payne area is the $0.98 price per square foot 1-Story Model at Angela's Ridge of New Hope in the starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Fort Payne apartment is the 2x2 Model at Riverwood Park starting at $1,225 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Atlanta Junction 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.
Angela's Ridge of New Hope1-Story4BR,2BA$0.98
Riverwood Park2x22BR,2BA$1.07
Meadow Oaks3x2 Market3BR,2BA$1.14
Ashbrook ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$0.80
Gateway at Rossville2bds2BR,2BA$1.01
Riverwalk2BED/1BATH2BR,1BA$1.16
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 UPGRADE1BR,1BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Payne

What type of rentals are currently available in Fort Payne?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Fort Payne, AL with pricing that ranges from $525 to $4,625. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort Payne ranging from $750 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fort Payne?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fort Payne ranges from $750 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,794.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fort Payne?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fort Payne range from $861 to $3,380, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $938.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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