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Cheapest Available Jefferson County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson County, AL is a Studio unit found at The Park at Forestdale in the South Pratt neighborhood priced from $606. Springville Landing Apartments in the Roebuck Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at ForestdaleSTUDIOStudio,1BA$606
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$620
Country Park1x11BR,1BA$630
The Park at BuckinghamThe ElmStudio,1BA$648
Park at HooverAcaciaStudio,1BA$660
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 4th Floor1BR,1BA$700
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1BTH Classic2BR,1BA$705
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard FacingStudio,1BA$715
Terrace ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - Ground LevelStudio,1BA$715
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau1BR,1BA$720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, AL

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Model at Hickory Knoll in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,296. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Shadesmont Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Woodland Park 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.
Hickory Knoll3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.96
Shadesmont Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Highland Park Townhome ApartmentsHighland Park Townhome Apartments2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Club View Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.88
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.71
Summer RiseA11BR,1BA$0.93
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Country Park1x11BR,1BA$0.88

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson County

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson County?

There are currently 1011 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, AL with pricing that ranges from $600 to $5,893. There are also 977 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson County ranging from $600 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 $600 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,468.

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 $755 to $5,338, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $785 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,195.

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