
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Irondale, AL from $500 (73 Rentals)
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Heritage Place Apartment Homes

1826 2nd Ave S

1826 2nd Ave N

Springville Landing Apartments

7721 2nd Ct N

Country Park

Twin Gates

8106 9th Ave S

Ascot Place Apartments
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8315 1st Ave S

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8122 Rugby Ave, Unit B, Unit B

7748 Rugby Ave

7749 5th Ave S

7301 Oporto Madrid Blvd S

Hunter Ridge Apartments

The Views at Irondale

Union at Cooper Hill

Vue at Crestwood

620 86th St S
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Crestwood Green Apartments

8203 4th Ave S

201 70th St S

7005 2nd Ave S

MAA Trussville

Somerset at Trussville

1004 Park Pl

7400 Rome Ave

7801 3rd Ave S

7825 Rugby Ct
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632 83rd Pl S

218 73rd St S

832 79th Pl S

9228 Brookhurst Dr

724 84th St S

8426 4th Ave S

831 Martinwood Rd

8028 Rugby Ave

Tapestry Park

MAA Liberty Park
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Kings Forest Apartments

Club View Apartments

6916 65th St S

R Apartments @ 4th Avenue

7750 Rugby Ave

7728 Rugby Ave

7704 7th Ave S

573 61st St S

Stonehenge at Crestline Apartments
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Irondale, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Irondale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Irondale Studio Apartments | $1,185 | $750 | $1,400 |
| Cheap Irondale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $530 | $2,230 |
| Cheap Irondale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $565 | $3,755 |
| Cheap Irondale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $665 | $3,810 |
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Cheapest Available Irondale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Irondale, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Springville Landing Apartments in the Spring Lake neighborhood priced from $530. Country Park in the East Pinson Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $630. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Irondale apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springville Landing Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $530 |
| Country Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
| Twin Gates | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Ascot Place Apartments | The Regis | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
| Hunter Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
| Union at Cooper Hill | Chattanooga | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Vue at Crestwood | The Cahaba | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Crestwood Green Apartments | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Irondale, AL
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Irondale area is the $1.06 price per square foot The Presley Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook in the in the Eastwood neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Irondale apartment is the 22A Model at MAA Trussville starting at $1,398 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Liberty Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Irondale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retreat at Mountain Brook | The Presley | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.06 |
| MAA Trussville | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Springville Landing Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.65 |
| Hunter Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 8122 Rugby Ave, Unit B | 8122 Rugby Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Vue at Crestwood | The Cahaba | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Twin Gates | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Crestwood Green Apartments | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Country Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Irondale Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Irondale?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Irondale is at Artisan Flats listed at $1,400.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Irondale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Irondale Apartment is $530 at Springville Landing Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Irondale Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Irondale is starting from $565 at Springville Landing Apartments.
What is the most affordable Irondale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Irondale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springville Landing Apartments and starts from $665.
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