
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Helena, AL from $600 (55 Rentals)
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104 Hillsboro Ln

453 Tocoa Rd

102 Frances Ln

Park at Hoover

Villa Glen Apartments

The Landing on Emerald Pointe

Hills at Hoover Apartments

Wood Gardens

Ridge Crossings
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The Abbey At Riverchase

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The Falls and Woods of Hoover Apartments

The Avenues of South Hoover

The Haven

Trails at Alabaster

MAA Riverchase

The Benton

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Fox Valley Apartments

Riverchase Landing Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

Summerchase at Riverchase

Grand Reserve at Pelham

Wellington Manor

Skylar Ridge

700 Riverchase Apartments

Huntley Apartments

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The View Apartments - Alabaster

Colina Hillside

MAA Ross Bridge

1588 King James Dr

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Siegel Select Birmingham II

609 Cahaba Manor Ln

609 Cahaba Manor Ln

237 Willow Point Cir

422 Holland Lakes Dr N

Meadow View
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The Willows Apartments

Latitude at Riverchase

Eden Oaks Apartments

755 Cahaba Manor Trail

314 Coales Branch Cir

196 Hidden Creek Pkwy

126 Hayesbury Ct

3426 Wildewood Dr

583 Cahaba Manor Dr

218 Carl Nichols Dr
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Helena, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Helena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Studio Apartments | $1,265 | $660 | $1,612 |
| Helena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $800 | $2,124 |
| Helena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $835 | $3,656 |
| Helena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $1,055 | $3,050 |
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Cheapest Available Helena Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Helena, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Willows Apartments in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood priced from $775. Villa Glen Apartments in the Outer Bessemer Fairfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Helena apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows Apartments | 1x1 650sf | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Villa Glen Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Landing on Emerald Pointe | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Latitude at Riverchase | APOLLO CLASSIC | 1BR,1BA | $908 |
| Eden Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
| Hills at Hoover Apartments | The Cottonwood | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Ridge Crossings | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| Meadow Wood Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Falls and Woods of Hoover Apartments | Arbors | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Avenues of South Hoover | The Homewood | 2BR,1BA | $1,011 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Helena, AL
As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Helena area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham in the starting from $1,767. The second greatest value Helena apartment is the Jasmine-RENO Model at Park at Hoover starting at $1,197 with a $0.91 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Reserve at Pelham | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Park at Hoover | Jasmine-RENO | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Wood Gardens | The Ficus | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Skylar Ridge | 1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| Riverchase Landing Apartments | 1BR 1.5BA (1070 SF) | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| Wildwood Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Eden Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| The Avenues of South Hoover | The Pelham | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Villa Glen Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Willows Apartments | 1x1 650sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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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 $1,250.
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 $1,099.
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