Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gulf Shores, AL from $550 (32 Rentals)

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$1,150 - $1,250
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6387 Schoel Ln

Gulf ShoresAL36542

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$1,700
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400 E 24th Ave

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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Allier Gulf Shores
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Allier Gulf Shores

4962 Thorp WayGulf Shores, AL 36542
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Aviles
2 Bedroom Apartments

Aviles

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

Sawgrass Apartments

24070 Canal RdOrange Beach, AL 36561
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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 Allier Gulf Shores in the Baldwin County neighborhood priced from $1,225. Summer Trace at Gulf Shores in the Baldwin County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,239. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gulf Shores apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Allier Gulf ShoresBelle1BR,1BA$1,225
Summer Trace at Gulf Shores1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,239
Prosper Orange BeachA2L1BR,1BA$1,244
The Edison at the ShoresEastman II1BR,1BA$1,247
Magnolia Landing Apartments1 x 1 Devin A3vr1BR,1BA$1,268
MAA Traditions11A1BR,1BA$1,313
Marbella2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,399
One Club Gulf Shores IThe Hogan2BR,2BA$1,480
The Reserve of FoleyThe Morgan2BR,2BA$1,488
Wyld Palms2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulf Shores, AL

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gulf Shores area is the $1.37 price per square foot Aria Model at Kipling Meadows in the in the Baldwin County neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Gulf Shores apartment is the 3BR THF Model at Craft Farms starting at $1,899 with a $1.25 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$1.37
Craft Farms3BR THF3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Gulf Stream Townhomes3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms3BR,2.5BA$1.43
Wyld Palms2BR 2BATH2BR,2BA$1.29
SweetwaterThe Schooner3BR,2BA$1.36
The Reserve of FoleyThe Hawthorn2BR,2BA$1.38
Marbella2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.42
Magnolia Landing Apartments1 x 1 Devin A3vr1BR,1BA$1.35
Allier Gulf ShoresBelle1BR,1.5BA$1.36
Prosper Orange BeachA2L1BR,1BA$1.39

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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 $1,225 at Allier Gulf Shores.

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 $1,399 at Marbella.

What is the most affordable Gulf Shores Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gulf Shores Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wyld Palms and starts from $1,799.

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