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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 1 Bed unit found at Hickory Run II Apartments priced from $459. 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
Hickory Run II Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$459
Emerald CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Fox Run2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$525
Spring Lake Lodge1BR/1BA SEC A UPGRAD1BR,1BA$715
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$745

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

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rainbow City area is the $0.77 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM FLAT Model at Arbours at Cane Creek in the starting from $962. The second greatest value Rainbow City apartment is the Three Bedrooms Model at Ashbrook Apartments starting at $950 with a $0.78 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$0.77
Ashbrook ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,2BA$0.78
Vines at Williamsburg2 Bed Townhouse, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.80
Harrison Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Hickory Run II Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.65
Meadows of Alexandria2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.89
The Pointe @ JSU2x22BR,2BA$0.82
Summer Waters Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.00
Emerald CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Fox Run2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rainbow City

What type of rentals are currently available in Rainbow City?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Rainbow City, AL with pricing that ranges from $435 to $2,284. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rainbow City ranging from $675 to $2,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rainbow City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rainbow City ranges from $675 to $2,450 with an average monthly rent of $1,471.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rainbow City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rainbow City range from $480 to $2,284, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $775 to $1,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,630 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $539.

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