Cheap Apartments for Rent in Opelika, AL from $815 (40 Rentals)

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Arbor Place
$937 - $997

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Base Rent$937 - $997

Total Monthly Price$937 - $997
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbor Place

515 Fox Run PkyOpelika, AL 36801
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property at 115 S 8th St
$1,300 - $1,495
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115 S 8th St

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Parc at Opelika
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$1,325 - $1,750

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Base Rent$1,325 - $1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,325 - $1,750
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parc at Opelika

1375 McCoy 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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Sizemore
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sizemore

3780 Old Columbus RdOpelika, AL 36804

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Auburn Flats
$1,129 - $1,524

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Base Rent$1,129 - $1,524

Total Monthly Price$1,129 - $1,524
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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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Base Rent$1,137 - $1,667

Total Monthly Price$1,137 - $1,667
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Grayton on Dean

420 N Dean RdAuburn, AL 36830
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Village at Lakeside
$1,195 - $1,682

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Base Rent$1,195 - $1,682

Total Monthly Price$1,195 - $1,682
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Village at Lakeside

1309 Gatewood DrAuburn, AL 36830
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property at 313 N Dean Rd
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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313 N Dean Rd

AuburnAL36830
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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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Cheapest Available Opelika Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Opelika, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Timber Trail in the North Auburn neighborhood priced from $240. Yugo Auburn North in the North Auburn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Opelika apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber Trail2BRMR2BR,1BA$240
Yugo Auburn North4 Bed, 4.5 Bath Renovated4BR,4BA$699
Woodbend Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
The Reserve at Opelika1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$885
Arbor PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$937
Courtyard Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,030
Colonial Arms Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,095
Pinehurst Villas Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,120
Grayton on Dean1A1BR,1BA$1,137

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Opelika, AL

As of September 10, 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 4 Bedroom Townhome Model at Creekside of Auburn starting at $899 with a $0.51 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 Auburn4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,4BA$0.51
Yugo Auburn North2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Renovated Upgrade2BR,2.5BA$0.75
Crossings of OpelikaB12BR,2BA$1.20
Colonial Arms Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.00
Timber Trail2BR2BR,1BA$0.84
2302 Rocky Brook Rd, Unit 2302 D2302 Rocky Brook Rd2BR,1BA$1.22
Arbor PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
The Reserve at Opelika1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25
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 $835 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 $240 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 $860.

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