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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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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Apartments

2601 Academy Dr NWHuntsville, AL 35811
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Overlook Apartment Homes in the University Research Park neighborhood priced from $599. Executive Lodge in the University Research 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 Normal apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Overlook Apartment Homes1 bed 1 bath large1BR,1BA$599
Executive LodgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Midtown Manor Aptartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$655
Imperial GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$699
The Davis ApartmentsAlsace1BR,1BA$735
Apollo RidgeThe Aurora1BR,1BA$749
Serenity Garden1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Candlewood Apartments1 Bed Deluxe1BR,1BA$775
Central Heights2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Normal, AL and Nearby

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Normal area is the $0.94 price per square foot Townhome Model at Wilshire Park Apartments in the in the University Research Park neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Normal apartment is the The Summit/Piedmont Model at The Ridge at Watts Trail starting at $1,105 with a $1.03 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.
Wilshire Park ApartmentsTownhome3BR,2BA$0.94
The Ridge at Watts TrailThe Summit/Piedmont2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Central Heights2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
Serenity Garden1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.94
Winchester Commons2 Bedroom 1 Bath Small2BR,1BA$1.22
Imperial GardensModern One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Apollo RidgeThe Aurora1BR,1BA$1.06
Candlewood Apartments1 Bed Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.10
Midtown Manor Aptartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.92
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 $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 $699 at The Overlook Apartment Homes.

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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