Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gulf Shores, AL from $400 (33 Rentals)

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property at 6413 Schoel Ln

$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6413 Schoel Ln

Gulf ShoresAL36542

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Magnolia Bay
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Bay

19664 W 36th AveGulf Shores, AL 36542
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Jasmine Trails
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jasmine Trails

19451 Oak Rd WGulf Shores, AL 36542
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Aviles
2 Bedroom Apartments

Aviles

360 W Fort Morgan RdGulf Shores, AL 36542
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Allier Gulf Shores
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Allier Gulf Shores

4962 Thorp WayGulf Shores, AL 36542
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property at 1430 Regency Rd

$1,700 - $1,800

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1430 Regency Rd

Gulf ShoresAL36542
property at 1517 Regency Rd

$1,700 - $2,200

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1517 Regency Rd

Gulf ShoresAL36542

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Sawgrass Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawgrass Apartments

24070 Canal RdOrange Beach, AL 36561
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property at 7292 Roscoe Rd

$1,250

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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7292 Roscoe Rd

Orange BeachAL36561

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Gulf Shores, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gulf Shores Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gulf Shores, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Villas at Bon Secour in the Baldwin County neighborhood priced from $1,054. Magnolia Landing Apartments in the Baldwin County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,126. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gulf Shores apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas at Bon SecourA21BR,1BA$1,054
Magnolia Landing Apartments1 x 1 Laurel A4vr1BR,1BA$1,126
MAA Traditions11A1BR,1BA$1,198
SweetwaterThe Hobie1BR,1BA$1,199
The Reserve of FoleyThe Blakely1BR,1BA$1,249
Prosper Orange BeachB2D2BR,2BA$1,249
The Edison at the ShoresEastman II1BR,1BA$1,300
One Club Gulf Shores IThe Nicklaus2BR,2BA$1,499
Wyld Palms2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$1,500
Allier Gulf ShoresBelle1BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulf Shores, AL

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gulf Shores area is the $1.33 price per square foot Aria Model at Kipling Meadows in the in the Baldwin County neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value Gulf Shores apartment is the 3BR THF Model at Craft Farms starting at $1,799 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Baldwin County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gulf Shores apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kipling MeadowsAria3BR,2BA$1.33
Craft Farms3BR THF3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Gulf Stream Townhomes3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms3BR,2.5BA$1.43
Wyld Palms2BR 2BATH2BR,2BA$1.29
Summer Trace at Gulf Shores3 Bedrooms + 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.38
The Reserve of FoleyThe Hawthorn2BR,2BA$1.35
Prosper Orange BeachB2P2BR,2BA$1.17
SweetwaterThe Hobie1BR,1BA$1.41
MAA Traditions11A1BR,1BA$1.47
Villas at Bon SecourA21BR,1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gulf Shores Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gulf Shores Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gulf Shores Apartment is $1,054 at Villas at Bon Secour.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gulf Shores Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gulf Shores is starting from $1,249 at Prosper Orange Beach.

What is the most affordable Gulf Shores Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gulf Shores Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MAA Traditions and starts from $1,513.

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