Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, AL from $530 (63 Rentals)

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High Gate
$991 - $1,502

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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

High Gate

2300 Chapel Ridge DrGardendale, AL 35071
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property at 320 Old Pne Hl Rd
$950

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320 Old Pne Hl Rd

BirminghamAL35217
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Chapel Creek Apartments
$1,090 - $1,475

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

51 Chapel Creek LnFultondale, AL 35068
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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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Duke Complex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Duke Complex

5013 9th Ct NBirmingham, AL 35212
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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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The Park at Sunderland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Park at Sunderland

660 Valley Crest DrBirmingham, AL 35215
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Avondale Forest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Forest

4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Stoney Brook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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. Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes in the Apple Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $610. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gardendale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$530
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA1 StudioStudio, 1BA$610
Country Park1x11BR, 1BA$630
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$695
Twin Gates1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$700
The PointeOne bedroo1BR, 1BA$700
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1BTH Classic2BR, 1BA$705
Amberwood Apartments2x12BR, 1BA$715
Hillcrest Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$725
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau Classic1BR, 1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, AL

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardendale area is the $0.65 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Springville Landing Apartments in the Spring Lake neighborhood starting from $665. The second greatest value Gardendale apartment is the 2-Bedroom Townhome Apartments Model at Highland Park Townhome Apartments in the Apple Valley neighborhood starting at $975 with a $0.98 price per square foot. 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.
Springville Landing Apartments3x1.53BR, 1.5BA$0.65
Highland Park Townhome Apartments2-Bedroom Townhome Apartments2BR, 1.5BA$0.98
Carson Crest Apartments & Townhomes1 BR/1 BA1BR, 1BA$0.89
Summer Rise ApartmentsA11BR, 1BA$0.87
Park at Carson2x2 The Carson 858sf 2/22BR, 2BA$0.99
Amberwood Apartments2x12BR, 1BA$0.88
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$0.93
Twin Gates1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$0.93
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 $610.

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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