Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lee County, AL from $300 (50 Rentals)

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Avalon Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Park

387 Webster RdAuburn, AL 36832
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Kingston Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Court

351 E Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36830
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Annex
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Post Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Post Apartments

315 Opelika RdAuburn, AL 36830
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Castle Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Apartments

420 E Magnolia AveAuburn, AL 36830
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Grace Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grace Ridge

826 Grace Ridge DrAuburn, AL 36830
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Haley Commons Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haley Commons Apartments

149 Cox StAuburn, AL 36832
Student Housing
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The Union Auburn
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

The Union Auburn

900 W Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36832
Student Housing
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Jordan's Gate
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Jordan's Gate

312 Jordans Gate DrOpelika, AL 36801
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Summer Stone Cottages
2 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Stone Cottages

686 Lee Road 315Smiths Station, AL 36877
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Woodland Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Hills

830 N Donahue DrAuburn, AL 36832
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Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks

316 W Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36830
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Arbor Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Place

515 Fox Run PkyOpelika, AL 36801
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Smiths Station
2 Bedroom Apartments

Smiths Station

2930 Lee Road 430 RdSmiths Station, AL 36877
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The Grayson
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grayson

1839 Lee Rd 208Phenix City, AL 36870
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Williamsburg Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamsburg Place

2037 S College StAuburn, AL 36832
Student Housing
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Timothy Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Timothy Manor

2016 Waverly PkyOpelika, AL 36801
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320 West Mag
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

320 West Mag

320 W Magnolia AveAuburn, AL 36832
Student Housing
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Cheapest Available Lee County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lee County, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Timber Trail in the North Auburn neighborhood priced from $745. Woodbend Apartments in the North Auburn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber TrailTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$745
Woodbend Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$785
The Reserve at Opelika1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$850
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$880
Arbor PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$890
Colonial Arms Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$900
The Fairways at Auburn I/IIClassic Deluxe II/IV1BR,1BA$935
The Greens at Auburn I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$935
Pinehurst Villas Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$940
Oakley Cove Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lee County, AL

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lee County area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bed + 2 Bath | 1250 Sq Ft Model at Paces at the Estates Apartments in the in the North Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,335. The second greatest value Lee County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Flat Model at Creekside of Auburn starting at $905 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
Paces at the Estates Apartments2 Bed + 2 Bath | 1250 Sq Ft2BR,2BA$1.07
Creekside of Auburn3 Bedroom Flat3BR,3BA$0.77
Timber TrailTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$0.65
Colonial Arms Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.91
The French Quarter2 Bed Townhome2BR,2BA$0.79
Arbor PlaceThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.01
Summer LakeOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.16
The Mill at AuburnB1 Flooring2BR,2BA$1.04
Oakley Cove Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.16
The Reserve at Opelika1 Bed 1 Bath reno1BR,1BA$1.18

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lee County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lee County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lee County is under $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Lee County is Woodbend Apartments which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Lee County costs $5,750.

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 54 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 $1,512 which is $4,238 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lee County.

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