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property at 328 54th St

$750

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

328 54th St

FairfieldAL35064

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property at 3021 Chase Ln

$800

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 24

3021 Chase Ln

BirminghamAL35215

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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. 914 14th St SW in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$530
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
Park at ForestdaleOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$660
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA1 StudioStudio,1BA$675
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Twin Gates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
The PointeOne bedroo1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, AL

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3BR 2BA (1520 SF) Model at Riverchase Landing Apartments in the in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Places at Red Rocks starting at $974 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Smithfield 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.
Riverchase Landing Apartments3BR 2BA (1520 SF)3BR,2BA$0.91
Places at Red Rocks2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Springville Landing Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.65
Westridge Apartments East1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.89
Carson Crest Apartments & Townhomes1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$0.89
Club View Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment in Roebuck2BR,1BA$0.82
Summer RiseA11BR,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 Jefferson County

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson County?

There are currently 1026 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, AL with pricing that ranges from $525 to $19,214. There are also 962 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson County ranging from $600 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jefferson County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jefferson County ranges from $600 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,529.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Jefferson County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jefferson County range from $665 to $4,560, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $785.

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