Cheap Apartments for Rent in Opelika, AL from $500 (52 Rentals)

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Tree Tops Apartments
$145 - $1,235
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5

Tree Tops Apartments

2908 Birmingham HwyOpelika, AL 36801
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Parc at Opelika
$1,305 - $1,730
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$1,305 - $1,730
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 15

Parc at Opelika

1375 McCoy StOpelika, AL 36801
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The Taylor
$1,378 - $3,414
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$1,378 - $3,414
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The Taylor

411 S 10th StOpelika, AL 36801
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Jordan's Gate
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Jordan's Gate

312 Jordans Gate DrOpelika, AL 36801
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Shiloh Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shiloh Apartments

1960 Shiloh LoopOpelika, AL 36801
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Solstice Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Solstice Apartments

1960 Solstice CirOpelika, AL 36801
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Auburn Flats
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$979 - $1,499
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$979 - $1,499
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Auburn Flats

2260 E University DrAuburn, AL 36830
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Grayton on Dean
$1,137 - $1,667
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Grayton on Dean

420 N Dean RdAuburn, AL 36830
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Grace Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grace Ridge

826 Grace Ridge DrAuburn, AL 36830

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The Vue on Dean
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Vue on Dean

555 N Dean RdAuburn, AL 36830
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Opelika, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Opelika Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Opelika, AL is a 4 Beds unit found at Yugo Auburn North in the North Auburn neighborhood priced from $619. Timber Trail in the North Auburn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Opelika apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Yugo Auburn North4 Bed, 3.5 Bath4BR,3BA$619
Timber TrailTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$745
Woodbend Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$815
The Reserve at Opelika1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$865
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$920
Colonial Arms Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,000
Pinehurst Villas Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,050
Grayton on Dean1A1BR,1BA$1,137
Shelton Mill Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath Road (sm)2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Opelika, AL

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Opelika area is the $0.57 price per square foot 4x3.5 Cottage Model at Midtown Auburn in the in the North Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,045. The second greatest value Opelika apartment is the 3 Bedroom Duplex Model at Creekside of Auburn starting at $945 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Downtown Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Opelika apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Midtown Auburn4x3.5 Cottage4BR,3.5BA$0.57
Creekside of Auburn3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,3BA$0.66
Yugo Auburn North2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Renovated Upgrade2BR,2.5BA$0.75
Timber TrailTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$0.65
Pinehurst Villas Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$0.99
Colonial Arms Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.91
Century ParkDecade2BR,2BA$1.23
Auburn FlatsTwo Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.31
2302 Rocky Brook Rd, Unit 2302 D2302 Rocky Brook Rd2BR,1BA$1.22
Woodbend Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Opelika Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Opelika Apartment is $815 at Woodbend Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Opelika is starting from $745 at Timber Trail.

What is the most affordable Opelika Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Opelika Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Timber Trail and starts from $790.

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