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

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Arbor Place

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Courtyard Apartments

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Pinehurst Villas Apartments

1102 N 1st St

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Colonial Arms Apartments

2302 Rocky Brook Rd, Unit 2302 D
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1200 Preston St

306 N 11th St

The Woodlands

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Tree Tops Apartment Homes

Century Park

115 S 8th St

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Parc at Opelika

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Crossings of Opelika
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Jordan's Gate

Sizemore

109 Vaughan Ave

107 Martin Ave

4100 Walnut St

1610 3rd Ave

2205 2nd Ave
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1007 Auburn St

2303 2nd Ave

Timber Trail

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Auburn Flats

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Grayton on Dean

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Village at Lakeside

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Shelton Mill Townhomes

1351-1353 Kurt Cir
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The Residences at Arbor Lake

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The Avery at Auburn

313 N Dean Rd

Grace Ridge

1042 Chinook St

The Vue on Dean

1944 Rick Dr
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Opelika, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Opelika?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Opelika Studio Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Cheap Opelika 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,390 | $815 | $2,308 |
| Cheap Opelika 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $240 | $2,729 |
| Cheap Opelika 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $860 | $3,585 |
| Cheap Opelika 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $1,045 | $2,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Timber Trail | 2BRMR | 2BR,1BA | $240 |
| Yugo Auburn North | 4 Bed, 4.5 Bath Renovated | 4BR,4BA | $699 |
| Woodbend Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| The Reserve at Opelika | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Arbor Place | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $937 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Colonial Arms Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,095 |
| Pinehurst Villas Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,120 |
| Grayton on Dean | 1A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Midtown Auburn | 4x3.5 Cottage | 4BR,3.5BA | $0.57 |
| Creekside of Auburn | 4 Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,4BA | $0.51 |
| Yugo Auburn North | 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Renovated Upgrade | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.75 |
| Crossings of Opelika | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Colonial Arms Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Timber Trail | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| 2302 Rocky Brook Rd, Unit 2302 D | 2302 Rocky Brook Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Arbor Place | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Reserve at Opelika | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Woodbend Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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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