Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, AL from $495 (397 Rentals)

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7720 5th Ave S
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7720 5th Ave S

7720 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35206
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Cheapest Available Jefferson County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson County, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Springville Landing Apartments in the Spring Lake neighborhood priced from $530. BERKLEY APARTMENTS in the Five Points South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $585. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$530
BERKLEY APARTMENTS0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$585
914 14th St SW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$600
The Pines Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$615
University Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Country Park1x11BR,1BA$630
Edenberry ApartmentsApt 4522BR,2BA$660
Park at Forestdale4fo11i1BR,1BA$660
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA1 StudioStudio,1BA$676
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, AL

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $0.86 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Places at Red Rocks in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $880. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at Springville Landing Apartments starting at $665 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Spring Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Places at Red Rocks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.86
Springville Landing Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.65
Edenberry ApartmentsApt 4522BR,2BA$0.69
Westridge Apartments East1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.89
Magnolia CreekUnit 19922BR,1BA$0.89
Carson Crest Apartments & Townhomes1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$0.89
Summer Rise ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.87
Amberwood Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.88
The Pines Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.85
Country Park1x11BR,1BA$0.88

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jefferson County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jefferson County is at BERKLEY APARTMENTS listed at $585.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson County Apartment is $530 at Springville Landing Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jefferson County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson County is starting from $565 at Springville Landing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Jefferson County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jefferson County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springville Landing Apartments and starts from $665.

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