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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. 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
Park at ForestdaleOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$660
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA1 StudioStudio,1BA$665
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
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
The PointeOne bedroom1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, AL

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Branchwater in the in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting from $1,599. 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.
Branchwater3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.94
The Onyx Hoover ApartmentsCitrine3BR,2BA$0.94
Park at HooverJasmine-RENO2BR,2BA$0.91
Springville Landing Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.65
Carson Crest Apartments & Townhomes1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$0.89
Summer RiseA11BR,1BA$0.93
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.90
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Country Park1x11BR,1BA$0.88

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson County

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson County?

There are currently 1015 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, AL with pricing that ranges from $530 to $14,545. There are also 857 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson County ranging from $595 to $4,200.

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 $595 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,640.

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 $595 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $785.

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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