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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Montgomery, AL

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Montgomery, AL area range in price from $300 to $6,670 with an overall median price of $3,579. The three Montgomery neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southwest Montgomery at $900, Cloverdale Idlewild at $592, and Vaughn Meadows at $599. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Montgomery Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Southwest Montgomery$900$9001
Cloverdale Idlewild$987$59212
Vaughn Meadows$1,506$59963
Arrowhead Country Club$1,573$59964
Maxwell Air Force Base$1,745$64018
Southeast Montgomery$1,760$65019
Halcyon Park$1,775$300126
Lake Forest$1,775$59959
Sturbridge$1,775$300128
Wynlakes$1,775$80059

Cheapest Available Montgomery Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Montgomery, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunrise Extended Stay in the Halcyon Park neighborhood priced from $300. Azalea Hill in the Halcyon Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montgomery apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise Extended Stay1 Bed 1 Bathroom Weekly1BR,1BA$300
Azalea HillStudioStudio,1BA$599
Ravenwood ApartmentsRavenwood 1 Bed 1 Bath S1BR,1BA$632
AlcoveStudioStudio,1BA$645
Brentwood Estates1x1Brentwood Estates1BR,1BA$665
Classic Villas1x11BR,1BA$680
The EasternWelcome to The Eastern - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Beaumont Reserve at Eastern1BR1BA1BR,1BA$706
Cedar Creek ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$715
Governors Parc Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montgomery, AL

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montgomery area is the $0.94 price per square foot The Fitzgerald 3x2 Model at The Gatsby at Midtown Apartment Living in the in the South Montgomery City neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Montgomery apartment is the 2 bedroom/ 2 bath Model at Retreat at Dublin Creek starting at $1,150 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the North Montgomery 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.
The Gatsby at Midtown Apartment LivingThe Fitzgerald 3x23BR,2BA$0.94
Retreat at Dublin Creek2 bedroom/ 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.92
The Cypress Grove ResidenceMonarch2BR,2BA$0.86
402 Federal Dr, Unit 402 C402 Federal Dr2BR,1BA$0.95
3415 Gilmer Ct2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Beaumont Reserve at Eastern1BR1BA1BR,1BA$0.88
Brentwood Estates1x1Brentwood Estates1BR,1BA$0.85
Governors Parc Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Classic Villas1x11BR,1BA$0.95
Ravenwood ApartmentsRavenwood 1 Bed 1 Bath S1BR,1BA$0.93

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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.

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Getting Around Montgomery, AL

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $735.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montgomery?

The cheapest apartment in Montgomery is Sunrise Extended Stay which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Montgomery costs $3,579.

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 94 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 $198 which is $3,381 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montgomery.

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