1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Helena, AL (30 Rentals)

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Largest Available Helena and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Helena, AL is found at Skylar Ridge in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood and is 1,180 square feet priced from $1,225. Arise Knox Square has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,076 square feet and currently listed start at $1. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Helena:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1,180 Sq Ft$1,225
Arise Knox Square1E-A1,076 Sq FtCall for Rates
Colina HillsideAria Loft1,011 Sq Ft$2,200
Wildwood Apartments1BR/1BA1,000 Sq Ft$999
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham894 Sq Ft$923
MAA Riverchase11B863 Sq Ft$1,203
Ridge CrossingsA4861 Sq Ft$1,198
MAA Ross BridgeBerkeley834 Sq Ft$1,368
Villa Glen Apartments1BR800 Sq Ft$800
Wood GardensThe Banyan799 Sq Ft$969

Cheapest Available Helena and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 28, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Helena, AL is the 1BR Model starting from $800 at Villa Glen Apartments in the Outer Bessemer Fairfield neighborhood. The second most affordable Helena 1 Bedroom is the The Aspen Model at Hills at Hoover starting at $865 in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Helena is currently $1,321. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Helena:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villa Glen Apartments1BR$800
Hills at HooverThe Aspen$865
The Landing on Emerald Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath$899
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham$923
Latitude at RiverchaseAPOLLO CLASSIC$925
Wood GardensThe Banyan$969
Terrace 311 Bedroom, 1 Bath$985
Wildwood Apartments1BR/1BA$999
The HavenHamilton A$1,010
Ridge CrossingsA2$1,051

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Helena Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Helena with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Helena is at Villa Glen Apartments listed at $800.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Helena Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Helena is $1,321.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Helena Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Helena is a 1,180 square feet unit starting from $1,225 at Skylar Ridge.

What is the average size for Helena 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Helena is currently 807 sq ft.

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