Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montgomery, AL from $525 (297 Rentals)

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Brentwood Estates
$668 - $903
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Brentwood Estates

3639 Woodley RdMontgomery, AL 36116
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The Eastern
$699 - $1,099
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The Eastern

4220 Strathmore DrMontgomery, AL 36116
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Cedar Creek Apartments
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$750 - $985
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$750 - $985
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Cedar Creek Apartments

4233 Cedar Creek DrMontgomery, AL 36106
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Azalea Hill
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$769 - $1,049
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Azalea Hill

5801 E Shirley LnMontgomery, AL 36117
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Greenbriar Apartments
$795 - $895
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Greenbriar Apartments

4604 Virginia Loop RdMontgomery, AL 36116
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Bristol Downs
$806 - $1,483
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$806 - $1,483
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Bristol Downs

4132 Carmichael RdMontgomery, AL 36106
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Magnolia Apartments
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$825 - $965
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Magnolia Apartments

4000 Governors DrMontgomery, AL 36111
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Cloverdale Estates
$845 - $1,325
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Cloverdale Estates

3453 Audubon RdMontgomery, AL 36111
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Montgomery, AL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Montgomery, AL

Pricing Updated: 08/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Montgomery, AL area range in price from $525 to $6,361 with an overall median price of $1,091. The three Montgomery neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ridgefield at $882, South Central Montgomery at $882, and South Montgomery City at $882. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Montgomery Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ridgefield$882$585144
South Central Montgomery$882$585148
South Montgomery City$882$585162
Brentwood$901$585188
Hillwood$915$525200
North Central Montgomery$915$65017
McGehee Allendale$925$585210
Cloverdale$950$59231
Forest Park$957$592141
Dalraida$969$525109

Cheapest Available Montgomery Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Montgomery, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at South Court Apartments in the Maxwell Heights neighborhood priced from $465. Camelot Apartments in the South Central Montgomery neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montgomery apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Court ApartmentsApt 2212BR,1BA$465
Camelot ApartmentsApt D1BR,1BA$525
The Cypress Grove ResidenceTempestStudio,1BA$525
Stonebridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$585
AlcoveStudioStudio,1BA$645
Beaumont Reserve at Eastern1BR1BA1BR,1BA$645
Midtown Oaks1/1.001BR,1BA$675
The Eastern1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
The Lofts on Fountain1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Courtyard CitiFlats Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montgomery, AL

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montgomery area is the $0.69 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom-60% Model at South Mall Apartments in the in the South Montgomery City neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Montgomery apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Azalea Hill starting at $999 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Halcyon Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montgomery apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
South Mall Apartments2 Bedroom Two Bathroom-60%2BR,2BA$0.69
Azalea Hill2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.88
Bonnie Crest ApartmentsBonnie Crest Apartments - 740A2BR,1BA$0.77
1115-1125 Magnolia Curv11152BR,1BA$0.90
The Lofts on Fountain1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.86
South Court ApartmentsApt 2192BR,1BA$0.58
Beaumont Reserve at Eastern1BR1BA1BR,1BA$0.81
Midtown Oaks1/1.001BR,1BA$0.90
Camelot ApartmentsApt D1BR,1BA$0.75
Stonebridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.85

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Montgomery Overview

Montgomery is a city rich in culture, history, food and entertainment. From your Montgomery Apartments, you’ll have full ability to explore, discover and enjoy all that Montgomery has to offer. With only around 206 thousand people as of the last census, Montgomery is one of those bustling cities with a small town feel. Let’s explore some of the great things that this little city has to offer.

Why live in Montgomery, AL?

What really makes Montgomery great is the warm weather and the great people. Montgomery is a place that lives and breathes a rich history, but like only certain cities has moved into the modern age without losing its casual and friendly charm.

Montgomery, AL
Population: 198,218

Ranked #120

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montgomery Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Montgomery?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montgomery is under $700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montgomery?

The cheapest apartment in Montgomery is Camelot Apartments which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Montgomery costs $1,091.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montgomery?

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 352 regular apartments in Montgomery 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 Montgomery?

Cheap apartments in Montgomery have an average cost of $344 which is $747 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montgomery.

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