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Gardendale, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gardendale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $665. 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 & TownhomesA2 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$665
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
The Glenwood at Pinson1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$700
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1BTH Classic2BR,1BA$705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, AL and Nearby

As of December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardendale area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BR 1BA Model at The Glenwood at Pinson in the in the Apple Valley neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Gardendale apartment is the Bamboo Model at Crestwood Green Apartments starting at $989 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Woodlawn 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.
The Glenwood at Pinson2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$1.00
Crestwood Green ApartmentsBamboo2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1.5BTH Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Club View Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.82
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.71
Summer RiseA11BR,1BA$0.93
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Park at Carson1x1 The Hudson 750sf1BR,1BA$0.97
Hillcrest Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardendale

What type of rentals are currently available in Gardendale?

There are currently 55 Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, AL with pricing that ranges from $620 to $3,595. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gardendale ranging from $900 to $2,540.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gardendale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gardendale ranges from $900 to $2,540 with an average monthly rent of $1,529.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gardendale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gardendale range from $755 to $3,460, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $2,120. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,502.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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