Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lee County, AL from $300 (72 Rentals)

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Arbor Place
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$855
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$855

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$855
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Arbor Place

515 Fox Run PkyOpelika, AL 36801
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property at 400 Ave A

$875 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

400 Ave A

OpelikaAL36801

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Auburn Flats
$979 - $1,499
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$979 - $1,499

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$979 - $1,499
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Auburn Flats

2260 E University DrAuburn, AL 36830
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Savannah Square
$1,100 - $2,250
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$1,100 - $2,250

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$1,100 - $2,250
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Savannah Square

2029 S College StAuburn, AL 36832
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Grayton on Dean
$1,137 - $1,667
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$1,045 - $1,575
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$92

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$1,137 - $1,667
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Grayton on Dean

420 N Dean RdAuburn, AL 36830
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Tree Tops Apartments
$1,145 - $1,235
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$1,125 - $1,215
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$20

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$1,145 - $1,235
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5

Tree Tops Apartments

2908 Birmingham HwyOpelika, AL 36801
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Summer Lake
$1,150 - $1,606
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$1,145 - $1,601
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$5

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$1,150 - $1,606
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Summer Lake

19707 US Highway 280 ESmiths Station, AL 36877
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Club 34
$1,175 - $1,550
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$1,175 - $1,550

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$1,175 - $1,550
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Club 34

1000 N Donahue DrAuburn, AL 36832
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The Domain On Donahue
$1,200 - $1,500
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$1,200 - $1,500

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$1,200 - $1,500
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The Domain On Donahue

1001 N Donahue DrAuburn, AL 36832
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Rock Island Ridges At Riverchase
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$1,261 - $1,874
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$1,251 - $1,864
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$10

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$1,261 - $1,874
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Rock Island Ridges At Riverchase

4402 River Chase DrPhenix City, AL 36867
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Century Park
$1,275
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$1,225
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$50

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$1,275
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 5

Century Park

1801 Century BlvdOpelika, AL 36801
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Avalon Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Park

387 Webster RdAuburn, AL 36832
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The Annex
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Annex

362 W Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36830
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Chateau Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Apartments

560 N Gay StAuburn, AL 36830
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Cheapest Available Lee County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lee County, AL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Beacon in the North Auburn neighborhood priced from $590. Yugo Auburn North in the North Auburn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $619. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Beacon4x44BR,4BA$590
Yugo Auburn North4 Bed, 3.5 Bath4BR,3BA$619
Timber TrailTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$745
Woodbend Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$815
Arbor PlaceOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$855
The Reserve at Opelika1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$865
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$920
The Grayson2x22BR,2BA$955
The Greens at Auburn I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$965
The Fairways at Auburn I/IIClassic Deluxe II/IV1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lee County, AL

As of March 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lee County area is the $0.38 price per square foot 4 Bed, 4.5 Bath Renovated Upgrade Model at Yugo Auburn North in the in the North Auburn neighborhood starting from $769. The second greatest value Lee County apartment is the Middle Two Bedroom 1/2 Bath Platinum Model at The Domain On Donahue starting at $1,500 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the North Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lee County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yugo Auburn North4 Bed, 4.5 Bath Renovated Upgrade4BR,4.5BA$0.38
The Domain On DonahueMiddle Two Bedroom 1/2 Bath Platinum2BR,2.5BA$1.03
Creekside of Auburn3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,3BA$0.66
The Beacon4x44BR,4BA$0.42
Steeple Crest Apartment HomesB1-D2BR,2BA$1.10
Timber TrailTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$0.65
The Grayson3x23BR,2BA$0.99
Colonial Arms Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.91
Pinehurst Villas Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.04
The French Quarter2 Bed Townhome2BR,2BA$0.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lee County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lee County?

The cheapest apartment in Lee County is Woodbend Apartments which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Lee County costs $1,665.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lee County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 133 regular apartments in Lee County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lee County?

Cheap apartments in Lee County have an average cost of $1,350 which is $315 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lee County.

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