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Helena, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Helena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Helena, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Glen Apartments in the Outer Bessemer Fairfield neighborhood priced from $800. Hills at Hoover in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Helena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$800
Hills at HooverThe Aspen1BR,1BA$865
The Landing on Emerald Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$913
Wildwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
The HavenAnniston1BR,1BA$1,010
Ridge CrossingsA21BR,1BA$1,031
Latitude at RiverchaseVESTA CLASSIC2BR,2BA$1,038
Wood GardensThe Banyan1BR,1BA$1,039
Park at HooverJasmine2BR,2BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Helena, AL

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Helena area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Deluxe Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham in the in the Shelby County neighborhood starting from $1,623. The second greatest value Helena apartment is the Rose Model at Park at Hoover starting at $1,250 with a $0.82 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 Pelham2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.03
Park at HooverRose3BR,2BA$0.82
Riverchase Landing Apartments3BR 2BA (1520 SF)3BR,2BA$0.87
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1BR,1.5BA$1.17
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsBriarwood2BR,2BA$1.15
Latitude at RiverchaseVESTA ELITE2BR,2BA$1.13
Wildwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.00
Terrace 312 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.12
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$1.02
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 Helena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Helena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Helena is at Colina Hillside listed at $1,400.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Helena Apartment is $800 at Villa Glen 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 and starts from $1,100.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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