
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Neighborhood of Montgomery, AL from $300 (171 Rentals)
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Stonebridge Apartments

Fox Crossings

Midtown Oaks

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Woodley Terrace Apartments

Beaumont Reserve at Eastern

Birchwood Apartments

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Brentwood Estates

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Azalea Hill

Ravenwood Apartments
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2121 Winona Ave

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The Eastern

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The Lofts on Fountain

Tuscany at Midtown

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Cedar Creek Apartments

Turtle Place

The Mark

3017 McQueen St

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Sunrise Apartments

7 Calhoun Rd
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Anthos at Belmont

Alcove

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Greenbriar Apartments

Woodmere Reserve

Stratford Village

South Mall Apartments

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Bristol Downs

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Bell Oaks Apartments

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Magnolia Apartments

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Governors Parc Apartments
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Liberty Square

7 Calhoun Rd

10 Brantwood Dr

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The Park at Monticello

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Retreat at Eddins

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Vaughn Lakes Apartments

119 N Pennsylvania St, Unit 119 N Penn B

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Addison Park

15 Oak Forest Dr

Chase Park
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Price Street Townhomes

480 Eastdale Rd S

2140 Winona Ave

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Zelda Pointe

Park at Meadow Ridge

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Gazebo East

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402 Federal Dr, Unit 402 B

Legacy at Festival

Corner Stone

1014 Rosedale Dr
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Outer East, Montgomery, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer East Studio Apartments | $881 | $525 | $1,467 |
| Outer East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,131 | $585 | $1,815 |
| Outer East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $680 | $5,266 |
| Outer East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $850 | $5,626 |
| Outer East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,211 | $1,295 | $7,236 |
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Cheapest Available Outer East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer East area of Montgomery, AL is a Studio unit found at The Cypress Grove Residence priced from $525. Stonebridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $585. Here are the most affordable Outer East apartments for rent in Montgomery, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cypress Grove Residence | Tempest | Studio,1BA | $525 |
| Stonebridge Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $585 |
| Beaumont Reserve at Eastern | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Midtown Oaks | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Azalea Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $680 |
| The Eastern | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| The Lofts on Fountain | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Eastbrook Apartments 1 & 2 (PI) | Eastbrook Apartments 1 & 2 (532-646) (PI) - 532C | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Cedar Creek Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Anthos at Belmont | 3580 McGehee Place Drive S | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East, AL
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2 x 2 R Model at Gatsby at Midtown in the in the South Central Montgomery neighborhood starting from $1,149. The second greatest value Outer East apartment is the 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom-60% Model at South Mall Apartments starting at $800 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the South Montgomery City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatsby at Midtown | 2 x 2 R | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| South Mall Apartments | 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom-60% | 2BR,2BA | $0.69 |
| Bonnie Crest Apartments | Bonnie Crest Apartments - 740A | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Ravenwood Apartments | Ravenwood 2 Bed 1 Bath Small | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| 402 Federal Dr, Unit 402 B | 402 Federal Dr | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Eastbrook Apartments 1 & 2 (PI) | Eastbrook Apartments 1 & 2 (532-646) (PI) - 532C | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| The Lofts on Fountain | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Beaumont Reserve at Eastern | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Midtown Oaks | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Stonebridge Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer East is under $780.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer East?
The cheapest apartment in Outer East is Stonebridge Apartments which is listed at $585, while the average apartment in Outer East costs $1,156.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer East?
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 15 regular apartments in Outer East 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 Outer East?
Cheap apartments in Outer East have an average cost of $253 which is $903 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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