Cheap Apartments for Rent near Normal, AL from $500 (56 Rentals)

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Candlewood Apartments
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$685 - $890
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Candlewood Apartments

1208 Julia StHuntsville, AL 35816
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Vista At Councill Square
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$1,089 - $2,929
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$1,089 - $2,929
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vista At Councill Square

521 Davis Cir SWHuntsville, AL 35801
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The Winchester
$1,274 - $1,791
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The Winchester

4450 Friends Xing NEHuntsville, AL 35811
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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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The Davis Apartments
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The Davis Apartments

3784 University 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 $559. 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 $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Normal apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Executive LodgeStudioStudio,1BA$559
The Overlook Apartment Homes1 bed 1 bath large1BR,1BA$599
Midtown Manor Aptartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$655
Pinehurst Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Candlewood Apartments2BR / 1BA2BR,1BA$745
Autumn Wood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Central Heights2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$795
Apollo Ridge Apartments1x1-7071BR,1BA$799
The KensingtonB1THR2BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Normal, AL and Nearby

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Normal area is the $1.03 price per square foot The Summit/Piedmont Model at The Ridge at Watts Trail in the in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood starting from $1,105. The second greatest value Normal apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Imperial Gardens starting at $949 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Downtown Huntsville 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.
The Ridge at Watts TrailThe Summit/Piedmont2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Imperial GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
The KensingtonB1THR2BR,1BA$0.81
Spring Branch Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
Candlewood Apartments2BR / 2BA2BR,2BA$0.96
Midtown Manor Aptartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.06
Central Heights2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
Autumn Wood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Pinehurst Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
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 $559.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Normal Apartment is $599 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 $745 at Candlewood Apartments.

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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