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property at 1061 57th St

$775

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1061 57th St

BirminghamAL35228

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property at 7750 Rugby Ave

$800 - $850

2 Bedroom Rentals

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7750 Rugby Ave

BirminghamAL35206

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property at 426 Buckingham Cir

$895

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$767
Required Monthly Fees
$128
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$895

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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426 Buckingham Cir

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 Maple Grove neighborhood priced from $530. University Ridge Apartments in the Smithfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$530
University Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Country Park1x11BR,1BA$630
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA1 StudioStudio,1BA$640
Fountain Blue1x11BR,1BA$675
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Park at HooverAsterStudio,1BA$699
Carson Crest Apartments & Townhomes1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, AL

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $0.81 price per square foot The Magnolia Model at Hawthorne at Wisteria in the in the Brownville neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the Citrine Model at The Onyx Hoover Apartments starting at $1,365 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Hoover Vestavia Hills 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.
Hawthorne at WisteriaThe Magnolia2BR,2BA$0.81
The Onyx Hoover ApartmentsCitrine3BR,2BA$0.94
Terrace Court2x1 [5th Floor]2BR,1BA$0.93
Highpointe Apartments2x22BR,2BA$0.96
Springville Landing Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.65
Carson Crest Apartments & Townhomes1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$0.78
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.90
Country Park1x11BR,1BA$0.88
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson County

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson County?

There are currently 1007 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, AL with pricing that ranges from $530 to $14,545. There are also 796 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson County ranging from $575 to $5,000.

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 $575 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,036.

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 $5,683, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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