Cheap Apartments for Rent in Normal, AL from $500 (46 Rentals)

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Candlewood Apartments

1208 Julia StHuntsville, AL 35816
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Serenity Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Serenity Garden

501 Laurel DrHuntsville, AL 35811
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Torrance Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Torrance Apartments

4426-4428 Torrance Dr NWHuntsville, AL 35816

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Chancellor Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chancellor Square

5012 Chancellor SqHuntsville, AL 35810
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Academy Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Apartments

2601 Academy Dr NWHuntsville, AL 35811
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Windsor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

4020 Independence Dr NWHuntsville, AL 35816
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Normal, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Normal Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Normal, AL is a Studio unit found at Executive Lodge in the University Research Park neighborhood priced from $599. The Overlook Apartment Homes in the University Research Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Normal apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Executive LodgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
The Overlook Apartment Homes1 bed 1 bath large1BR,1BA$600
Midtown Manor Aptartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$655
The KensingtonA1R1BR,1BA$699
Pinehurst Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Apollo RidgeThe Aurora1BR,1BA$699
Candlewood Apartments1 Bed Efficiency1BR,1BA$710
Autumn Wood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Central Heights2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Normal, AL and Nearby

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Normal area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Midtown Manor Aptartments in the in the University Research Park neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Normal apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Central Heights starting at $795 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the University Research Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Normal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Midtown Manor Aptartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.06
Central Heights2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
Winchester Commons2 Bedroom 1 Bath Small2BR,1BA$1.22
Imperial GardensModern One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Patterson Place1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Autumn Wood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Apollo RidgeThe Aurora1BR,1BA$0.99
Pinehurst Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
The KensingtonA1R1BR,1BA$1.08
The Overlook Apartment Homes1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Normal Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Normal?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Normal is at Executive Lodge listed at $599.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Normal Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Normal Apartment is $600 at The Overlook Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Normal Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Normal is starting from $795 at Central Heights.

What is the most affordable Normal Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Normal Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Kensington and starts from $899.

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