Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Montgomery Neighborhood of Montgomery, AL from $500 (68 Rentals)

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The Eastern
$699 - $1,099
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The Eastern

4220 Strathmore DrMontgomery, AL 36116
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Zelda Pointe
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$799 - $1,099
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$799 - $1,099
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Zelda Pointe

2845 Zelda RdMontgomery, AL 36106
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Magnolia Apartments
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$840 - $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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395 Felder Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

395 Felder Ave

395 Felder AveMontgomery, AL 36104
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South Court Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

South Court Place

4724 S Court PlMontgomery, AL 36105
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Midtown Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Oaks

3543 Carter Hill RdMontgomery, AL 36111
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Cambridge Place
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Cambridge Place

2259 Bonaparte BlvdMontgomery, AL 36116
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Stonebridge Apartments
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Stonebridge Apartments

3070 Kelly CirMontgomery, AL 36116
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3751 Wesley Dr
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3751 Wesley Dr

3751 Wesley DrMontgomery, AL 36111
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Camelot Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Apartments

3380 McGehee RdMontgomery, AL 36111
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South Mall Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

South Mall Apartments

3000 Southmall CirMontgomery, AL 36116
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3415 Gilmer Ct
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3415 Gilmer Ct

3415 Gilmer CtMontgomery, AL 36105
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Country Club Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club Place

1631 E Fairview AveMontgomery, AL 36106
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Perry Street Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Perry Street Flats

547 S Perry StMontgomery, AL 36104
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South Central Montgomery, Montgomery, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Montgomery Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Montgomery area of Montgomery, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Camelot Apartments priced from $650. The Eastern has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable South Central Montgomery apartments for rent in Montgomery, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Camelot ApartmentsApt H1BR,1BA$650
The Eastern1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Courtyard CitiFlats Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$700
Ravenwood ApartmentsRavenwood 2 Bed 1 Bath Small2BR,1BA$715
Governors Parc Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$735
Anthos at Belmont3580 McGehee Place Drive S1BR,1BA$780
Zelda PointeThe Fitzgerald Classic1BR,1BA$799
Magnolia Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$840
Cloverdale Estates1x11BR,1BA$845
3415 Gilmer CtUnfurnished Unit2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Montgomery, AL

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Montgomery area is the $0.85 price per square foot The Buchanan 3x2 Model at The Gatsby at Midtown Apartment Living in the in the South Central Montgomery neighborhood starting from $1,320. The second greatest value South Central Montgomery apartment is the Ravenwood 2 Bed 1 5 Bath S Model at Ravenwood Apartments starting at $861 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the South Montgomery City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Montgomery apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Gatsby at Midtown Apartment LivingThe Buchanan 3x23BR,2BA$0.85
Ravenwood ApartmentsRavenwood 2 Bed 1 5 Bath S2BR,2BA$0.77
3181 Norman Bridge Rd, Unit 31813181 Norman Bridge Rd2BR,1BA$0.87
Cloverdale Estates1x1 W/D Hookup1BR,1BA$1.19
Magnolia Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.19
Camelot ApartmentsApt H1BR,1BA$0.93
The Eastern1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.02
Courtyard CitiFlats Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.04
Anthos at Belmont3580 McGehee Place Drive S1BR,1BA$1.16
Governors Parc Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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South Central Montgomery, Montgomery, AL

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Montgomery Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Central Montgomery?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Central Montgomery is at The Banc listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Montgomery Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Montgomery Apartment is $650 at Camelot Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Central Montgomery Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Central Montgomery is starting from $715 at Ravenwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Central Montgomery Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Central Montgomery Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Eastern and starts from $1,099.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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