
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rainbow City, AL from $400 (52 Rentals)
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Orleans Apartments

Sutton Bridge

Black Creek Apartments

Greystone Apartments

Rainbow Apartments

Goldenrod Apartments

Columbia Square

97 White Oak Village

Fox Run
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Emerald Court

Sunrise Village

Hallmark Talladega

Mountain Lakes

Hickory Run II Apartments

Englewood Apartments

Wood Valley Apartments

Riverbend Apartments

Summer Waters Apartments

Chateau Apartments
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3714 California Ave

Riverwalk

Ridgewood Apartments

Serenity Montreat Village

Indian Hills

Greenbrier Apartments

Barrington Parc Apartments

Meadows of Alexandria

Arbours at Cane Creek

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Coleman Place Apartments
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3502 Georgia Ave

Shadowood

Harrison Estates Apartments

Townhomes@2001

RiverHouse

Ashbrook Apartments

2 W Tuscaloosa Ave

504 Pearl St

Timbers

3714 California Ave
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8954 Mudd St

1003 Peachtree St

1501 Van Buren Ave

3712 California Ave

1306 Russell Dr

807 Mountain St NW

338 S 11th St

323 W 22nd St

Vines at Williamsburg

5930 Alexandria-Jacksonville Hwy
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Rainbow City, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rainbow City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Rainbow City Studio Apartments | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Cheap Rainbow City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $915 | $505 | $1,400 |
| Cheap Rainbow City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,019 | $525 | $1,500 |
| Cheap Rainbow City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,165 | $550 | $1,469 |
| Cheap Rainbow City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $549 | $1,805 |
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Cheapest Available Rainbow City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rainbow City, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Fox Run priced from $525. Emerald Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rainbow City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Run | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $525 |
| Emerald Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Hickory Run II Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $619 |
| Englewood Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Wood Valley Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Summer Waters Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Spring Lake Lodge | 1x1 B R | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Chateau Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Timbers | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Indian Hills | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainbow City, AL
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rainbow City area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 Bed Townhouse, 1.5 Bath Model at Vines at Williamsburg in the starting from $955. The second greatest value Rainbow City apartment is the 3 Bed Townhouse Model at Serenity Montreat Village starting at $850 with a $0.71 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rainbow City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vines at Williamsburg | 2 Bed Townhouse, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.80 |
| Serenity Montreat Village | 3 Bed Townhouse | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.71 |
| The Pointe @ JSU | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.47 |
| Barrington Parc Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.76 |
| Arbours at Cane Creek | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.82 |
| Timbers | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Englewood Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Emerald Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| Hickory Run II Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Fox Run | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.74 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rainbow City Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainbow City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainbow City Apartment is $525 at Emerald Court.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rainbow City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rainbow City is starting from $525 at Fox Run.
What is the most affordable Rainbow City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rainbow City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hickory Run II Apartments and starts from $779.
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