
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, TX from $500 (49 Rentals)
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Magnolia Living

Pebblebend Apartments

Westwood Square

Alturas Eleventh

Quail Run

Westwinds Village

Cimarron Place Apartments

Olivo Square Apartments
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Trestles Condominiums

Sandpiper Apartments

Sunset

Madison Square

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Brady Station Apartments

Cru

Seville Apartments

Alara
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University Gardens

Woodview

The Woodlands Apartment Homes

Brookview

Fairgreen

Vera in Odessa

Hemingway House Apartments

Regency Square Apartments

Country Crest Townhomes
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Advenir at Legado Ranch

Marvin Gardens Apartments

The Penwell

Faudree Ranch Apartments

Windmill Ranch Apartments

Sedona Ranch

Andalucia Villas

Hudson on 158

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Dorado Ranch
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Lantana Gardens

Sunset Lodge

Latitude 31°

High Plains

Acacia Park

Tuscany at Faudree

950 W 31st St

Mission Green

8623 Holiday Dr
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416 E VFW Ln

1801 N Sam Houston Ave

1028 E 90th St

519 E 56th St
Gardendale, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gardendale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardendale Studio Apartments | $1,351 | $1,189 | $1,470 |
| Gardendale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $562 | $1,875 |
| Gardendale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $667 | $2,549 |
| Gardendale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,059 | $1,545 | $2,790 |
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Cheapest Available Gardendale Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Gardendale, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Westwood Square priced from $800. Alturas Eleventh has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $809. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gardendale apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Alturas Eleventh | 1 BR x 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
| Westwinds Village | 1/1, 519 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Cimarron Place Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Olivo Square Apartments | 1 BED | 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Alturas Penbrook | 1 BR x 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Sandpiper Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Trestles Condominiums | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Sunset | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| Madison Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, TX and Nearby
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardendale area is the $1.30 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Country Crest Townhomes in the starting from $1,460. The second greatest value Gardendale apartment is the 2Bed 2Bath Model at Cru starting at $1,440 with a $1.38 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardendale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Crest Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Cru | 2Bed 2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Fairgreen | 2x1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
| Acacia Park | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Westwood Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Vera in Odessa | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Woodlands Apartment Homes | Edwards-Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Pebblebend Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Brookview | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Madison Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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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 Advenir at Legado Ranch listed at $1,189.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardendale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardendale Apartment is $800 at Westwood Square.
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 $979 at Alturas Penbrook.
What is the most affordable Gardendale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Gardendale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alara and starts from $1,545.
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