Cheap Apartments for Rent in Helena, AL from $600 (24 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Helena Apartments for Rent

 

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 $660. 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 HooverAcaciaStudio,1BA$660
The Willows Apartments1x1 650sf1BR,1BA$775
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$800
Hills at Hoover ApartmentsThe Aspen1BR,1BA$850
The Landing on Emerald Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Helena, AL

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Helena area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 Bed | 2 Bath - Lily Model at Skylar Ridge in the in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting from $1,546. The second greatest value Helena apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham starting at $1,363 with a $1.09 price per square foot . 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.
Skylar Ridge2 Bed | 2 Bath - Lily2BR,2BA$1.08
Grand Reserve at Pelham1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Wildwood Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.08
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Buckingham2BR,2BA$1.30
Riverchase Landing1BR 1.5BA (1070 SF)1BR,1.5BA$1.29
Meadow Wood Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$1.32
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$1.11
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00
The Landing on Emerald Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28
The Willows Apartments1x1 650sf1BR,1BA$1.19

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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 The Willows Apartments and starts from $1,100.

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