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$1,275 - $2,200

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1430 Regency Rd

Gulf ShoresAL36542

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Magnolia Bay
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Bay

19664 W 36th AveGulf Shores, AL 36542
  • Utilities Included

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Jasmine Trails
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jasmine Trails

19451 Oak Rd WGulf Shores, AL 36542

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Sawgrass Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawgrass Apartments

24070 Canal RdOrange Beach, AL 36561
  • Utilities Included

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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 MAA Traditions priced from $1,148. Magnolia Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,232. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gulf Shores apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MAA Traditions11A1BR,1BA$1,148
Magnolia Landing Apartments1 x 1 Devin A3vr1BR,1BA$1,232
The Edison at the ShoresEastman I1BR,1BA$1,250
SweetwaterThe Laser2BR,2BA$1,319
Prosper Orange BeachB3D2BR,2BA$1,325
Villas at Bon SecourA-1R1BR,1BA$1,356
One Club Gulf Shores IThe Hogan2BR,2BA$1,455
Marbella2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,463
Aviles2x32BR,3BA$1,485
Cavala ApartmentsCosta ADA1BR,1BA$1,491

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulf Shores, AL

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gulf Shores area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3BR THF Model at Craft Farms in the starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Gulf Shores apartment is the 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Gulf Stream Townhomes starting at $2,050 with a $1.43 price per square foot . 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.
Craft Farms3BR THF3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Gulf Stream Townhomes3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms3BR,2.5BA$1.43
Wyld Palms2BR 2BATH2BR,2BA$1.29
The Reserve of FoleyThe Tensaw3BR,2BA$1.30
SweetwaterThe Schooner3BR,2BA$1.20
Prosper Orange BeachB2D2BR,2BA$1.22
Aviles2x32BR,3BA$1.40
Marbella2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.49
Magnolia Landing Apartments1 x 1 Caroline A2vr1BR,1BA$1.45
MAA Traditions11A1BR,1BA$1.39

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,133 at MAA Traditions.

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 $1,300 at Magnolia Landing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Gulf Shores Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gulf Shores Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sweetwater and starts from $1,599.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.