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Chapel Creek Apartments
$1,090 - $1,475
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Chapel Creek Apartments

51 Chapel Creek LnFultondale, AL 35068
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Linwood Park
$1,111 - $1,264
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Linwood Park

4241 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Birmingham Overlook
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Birmingham Overlook

2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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Cain Creek Apartments
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Cain Creek Apartments

501 Mae CirWarrior, AL 35180
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Park at Forestdale
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Park at Forestdale

1101-3001 Pebble Creek PkyBirmingham, AL 35214
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Duke Complex
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Duke Complex

5013 9th Ct NBirmingham, AL 35212
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Club View Apartments
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Club View Apartments

8917-8920 Roebuck BlvdBirmingham, AL 35206
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Summer Rise
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Summer Rise

1967 E Bend CirBirmingham, AL 35215
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The Park at Sunderland
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The Park at Sunderland

660 Valley Crest DrBirmingham, AL 35215
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Avondale Forest
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Avondale Forest

4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Stoney Brook
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Stoney Brook

200 Stoney Brook LnFultondale, AL 35068
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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 Spring Lake neighborhood priced from $530. Park at Forestdale in the Sandusky neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $606. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gardendale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$530
Park at ForestdaleOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$606
Country Park1x11BR,1BA$630
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA1 StudioStudio,1BA$665
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
The PointeOne bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1BTH Classic2BR,1BA$705
Hillcrest Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$725
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau Classic1BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, AL

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardendale area is the $0.88 price per square foot Three Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Park at Forestdale in the in the Sandusky neighborhood starting from $987. The second greatest value Gardendale apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at Springville Landing Apartments starting at $665 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Spring Lake 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.
Park at ForestdaleThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.88
Springville Landing Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.65
Highland Park Townhome Apartments2-Bedroom Townhome Apartments2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Hunter Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.98
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1.5BTH Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Park at Carson2x2 The Carson 858sf 2/22BR,2BA$0.99
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.90
Hillcrest Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
Country Park1x11BR,1BA$0.88

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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 $665.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardendale Apartment is $530 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 $565 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 Springville Landing Apartments and starts from $665.

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