Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rainbow City, AL from $400 (46 Rentals)

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Black Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Black Creek Apartments

302-304 Hollingsworth AveRainbow City, AL 35906
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Greystone Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greystone Apartments

2950 Jones StRainbow City, AL 35906
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Rainbow Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rainbow Apartments

120 Doris StRainbow City, AL 35906
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Goldenrod Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Goldenrod Apartments

1465 Sutton Bridge RdRainbow City, AL 35906
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Columbia Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Square

316 Chewalca DrRainbow City, AL 35906

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Ashbrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashbrook Apartments

67 Ashbrook LnAlbertville, AL 35951
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Timbers
2 Bedroom Apartments

Timbers

114 Houk RdAttalla, AL 35954

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Rainbow City, AL Local Guide

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 in the St Clair County neighborhood priced from $525. Hickory Run II Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $619. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rainbow City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox Run2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$525
Hickory Run II Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$619
Englewood Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Wood Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Hallmark Talladega3BR3BR,2BA$705
Cottonwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Summer Waters Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Chateau Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Timbers2/12BR,1BA$800
Indian HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainbow City, AL

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rainbow City area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3C Model at Jubilee Townhomes in the in the St Clair County neighborhood starting from $1,280. The second greatest value Rainbow City apartment is the 4 BEDROOM Model at Arbours at Cane Creek starting at $1,160 with a $0.86 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rainbow City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jubilee Townhomes3C3BR,2BA$0.89
Arbours at Cane Creek4 BEDROOM4BR,2BA$0.86
Hallmark Talladega3BR3BR,2BA$0.56
Serenity Montreat Village3 Bed Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$0.71
The Pointe @ JSU4x44BR,4BA$0.47
Barrington Parc Apartments2x22BR,2BA$0.76
Timbers2/12BR,1BA$0.82
Englewood Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Hickory Run II Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.83
Fox Run2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.74

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $619 at Hickory Run II Apartments.

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 Hallmark Talladega and starts from $705.

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