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907 4th Ave SW

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Cheapest Available Helena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Helena, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at 208 Rolling Mill St in the Shelby County 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
208 Rolling Mill St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$775
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR, 1BA$800
Hills at HooverThe Aspen1BR, 1BA$850
The Landing on Emerald Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$899
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR, 1BA$923
Latitude at RiverchaseAPOLLO CLASSIC1BR, 1BA$950
Park at HooverEmpress1BR, 1BA$999
Wood GardensThe Banyan1BR, 1BA$1,024
Fox Valley Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1,100
Ridge CrossingsA21BR, 1BA$1,122

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Helena, AL

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Helena area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Duplex Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham in the Shelby County neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Helena apartment is the 2BR 2.5BA (1900 SF) Model at Riverchase Landing Apartments in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting at $1,382 with a $0.73 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.
Grand Reserve at Pelham3 Bedroom Duplex3BR, 2BA$1.10
Riverchase Landing Apartments2BR 2.5BA (1900 SF)2BR, 2.5BA$0.73
Skylar Ridge2 Bed | 2 Bath - Lily2BR, 2BA$1.11
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsBriarwood2BR, 2BA$1.15
Park at HooverEmpress1BR, 1.5BA$0.93
The HavenMadison2BR, 1BA$1.11
Wildwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR, 1BA$1.13
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR, 1BA$1.03
208 Rolling Mill St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$0.92
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR, 1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Helena Apartments

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 $775 at 208 Rolling Mill St.

What is the most affordable Helena Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Helena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Avenues of South Hoover and starts from $1,256.

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