Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rainbow City, AL from $400 (48 Rentals)

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Black Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Black Creek Apartments

1463 Sutton Bridge RdRainbow 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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Columbia Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Square

316 Chewalca DrRainbow 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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Riverwalk
$815 - $1,035
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$815 - $1,035

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$815 - $1,035
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Riverwalk

1104 Goodyear AveGadsden, AL 35903
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Harrison Estates Apartments
$1,000 - $1,130
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$930 - $1,060
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Harrison Estates Apartments

1305 Harrison CirPell City, AL 35128
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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 and Nearby

 

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox Run2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$525
Emerald CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Hickory Run II Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$619
Columbia Square3/13BR,1BA$630
Englewood Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Wood Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Summer Waters Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Spring Lake Lodge1x1 B R1BR,1BA$799
Chateau Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Timbers2/12BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainbow City, AL and Nearby

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rainbow City area is the $0.84 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM FLAT Model at Arbours at Cane Creek in the starting from $1,055. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbours at Cane Creek3 BEDROOM FLAT3BR,1.5BA$0.84
Serenity Montreat Village3 Bed Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$0.71
The Pointe @ JSU4x44BR,4BA$0.46
Barrington Parc Apartments2x22BR,2BA$0.76
Columbia Square3/13BR,1BA$0.56
2324 3rd St SW, Unit Noojin Apartments2324 3rd St SW2BR,2BA$0.78
Timbers2/12BR,1BA$0.82
Emerald CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Hickory Run II Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.83
Fox Run2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,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 Columbia Square and starts from $630.

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