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3501 Highway 52 WPelham, AL 35124

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Helena, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Helena Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Helena, AL is a Studio unit found at Park at Hoover in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood priced from $699. The Willows Apartments in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Helena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park at HooverAsterStudio,1BA$699
The Willows Apartments1x1 650sf1BR,1BA$775
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$800
Wood GardensThe Banyan1BR,1BA$829
Hills at Hoover ApartmentsThe Aspen1BR,1BA$850
The Landing on Emerald Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$910
Latitude at RiverchaseAPOLLO CLASSIC PLUS1BR,1BA$915
Ridge CrossingsA21BR,1BA$939
Meadow Wood Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Helena, AL and Nearby

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Helena area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Duplex Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham in the starting from $2,287. The second greatest value Helena apartment is the 3BR 2BA (1520 SF) Model at Riverchase Landing Apartments starting at $1,689 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Helena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand Reserve at Pelham3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,2BA$1.17
Riverchase Landing Apartments3BR 2BA (1520 SF)3BR,2BA$1.11
Wildwood Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.12
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1BR,1.5BA$1.12
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Buckingham2BR,2BA$1.26
Terrace 312 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.13
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$1.02
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00
Wood GardensThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1.20
The Willows Apartments1x1 650sf1BR,1BA$1.19

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Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Helena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Helena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Helena is at Park at Hoover listed at $699.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Helena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Helena Apartment is $775 at The Willows Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Helena is starting from $835 at Villa Glen Apartments.

What is the most affordable Helena Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Helena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hills at Hoover Apartments and starts from $1,075.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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