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HighGate Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

HighGate Apartments

2300 Chapel Ridge DrGardendale, AL 35071
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Birmingham Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birmingham Overlook

2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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Cain Creek Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cain Creek Apartments

501 Mae CirWarrior, AL 35180
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The Park at Forestdale
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Park at Forestdale

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

Club View Apartments

8917-8920 Roebuck BlvdBirmingham, AL 35206
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Gardendale, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gardendale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gardendale, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Springville Landing Apartments in the Maple Grove neighborhood priced from $620. Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes in the Apple Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $690. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gardendale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$620
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA1 StudioStudio,1BA$690
Club View Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$700
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$700
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1BTH Classic2BR,1BA$705
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau1BR,1BA$720
Center Pointe LandingsA11BR,1BA$750
Clay Landings ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$754
The Woodford1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Summer RiseA11BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, AL

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardendale area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3BR/1.5 BA Flat (Small) Model at Carson Crest Apartments in the in the Maple Grove neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Gardendale apartment is the 2 bedroom upgrade Model at The Park at Sunderland starting at $1,079 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Maple Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardendale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carson Crest Apartments3BR/1.5 BA Flat (Small)3BR,1.5BA$1.08
The Park at Sunderland2 bedroom upgrade2BR,2BA$1.10
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1.5BTH Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Club View Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.80
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.71
Summer RiseA11BR,1BA$0.93
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$0.88
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Regis1BR,1BA$1.03
Center Pointe LandingsA11BR,1BA$1.10

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Getting Around Gardendale, AL

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gardendale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gardendale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gardendale is at Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes listed at $690.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardendale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardendale Apartment is $620 at Springville Landing Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gardendale is starting from $660 at Springville Landing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Gardendale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gardendale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ascot Place Apartments and starts from $1,000.

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