Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gulf Shores, AL from $400 (10 Rentals)

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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
2 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
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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 priced from $949. MAA Traditions has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,193. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gulf Shores apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas At Bon SecourA11BR,1BA$949
MAA Traditions11A1BR,1BA$1,193
SweetwaterThe Hobie1BR,1BA$1,209

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulf Shores, AL

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gulf Shores area is the $1.20 price per square foot 22T Floor Plan Model at MAA Cypress Village in the starting from $2,073. The second greatest value Gulf Shores apartment is the Aria Model at Kipling Meadows starting at $2,175 with a $1.33 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.
MAA Cypress Village22T Floor Plan2BR,2BA$1.20
Kipling MeadowsAria3BR,2BA$1.33
Cottages at Craft Farms3 Bedroom TH FL3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Cottages at Wyld Palms2BR 2BA TH2BR,2BA$1.34
The Reserve of FoleyThe Morgan2BR,2BA$1.24
Aviles Townhomes2 Bedroom 3 Bathroom2BR,3BA$1.34
Prosper Orange BeachA2D1BR,1BA$1.48
SweetwaterThe Hobie1BR,1BA$1.42
MAA Traditions11A1BR,1BA$1.46
Villas At Bon SecourA11BR,1BA$1.46

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Getting Around Gulf Shores, AL

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $949 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 $1,149 at Villas At Bon Secour.

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 $1,629.

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