Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, AL from $300 (27 Rentals)

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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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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 Studio unit found at The Park at Forestdale in the North Pratt neighborhood priced from $606. Springville Landing Apartments in the Maple Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gardendale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at ForestdaleSTUDIOStudio,1BA$606
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$620
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$700
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1BTH Classic2BR,1BA$705
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA1 StudioStudio,1BA$715
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau1BR,1BA$720
Club View Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment in Roebuck2BR,1BA$750
Center Pointe LandingsA11BR,1BA$750
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$799
The WoodfordTBD11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, AL

As of July 25, 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 Bedroom Apartment in Roebuck2BR,1BA$0.85
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

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42 / 100

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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 The Park at Forestdale listed at $606.

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 $990.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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