
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Russell County, AL from $500 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Russell County.


The Grove on 25th

507 23rd St
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Carriage Hill Apartments

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2514 S Seale Rd

Northcreek

Evangeline Heights Apartments

Phoenix City Apartments, LLC

2109 1st Ave

Post Ridge
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Central Highland Apartments
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526 10th Ave S

1105 15th Pl

Eagles Landing Apartments

1306 12th St

1501 8th Ave
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825 13th Ct

1200 20th Ave S

821 13th Ct
Russell County, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Russell County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Russell County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $667 | $1,569 |
Russell County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,098 | $682 | $1,704 |
Russell County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $922 | $1,964 |
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Cheapest Available Russell County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Russell County, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Clover Leaf Apartment Homes in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood priced from $775. Evangeline Heights Apartments in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Russell County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Clover Leaf Apartment Homes | South 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Evangeline Heights Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $845 |
The Gardens on Stadium | The Butterfly | 1BR,1BA | $886 |
Greenleaf | The Cedars | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Summertree Apartment Homes | Newly Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
Central Highland Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Windsweep Apartments | Third Floor Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1,045 |
The District at Phenix City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Brookwood Park | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russell County, AL
As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Russell County area is the $0.99 price per square foot Bottom floor unit Model at Windsweep Apartments in the in the Northside neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Russell County apartment is the 2x2 Model at Evangeline Heights Apartments starting at $845 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Russell County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Windsweep Apartments | Bottom floor unit | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Evangeline Heights Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.77 |
Central Highland Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
2606 Kennon Ct, Unit C | 2606 Kennon Ct | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
The District at Phenix City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
The Gardens on Stadium | The Butterfly | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Brookwood Park | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Summertree Apartment Homes | Newly Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Greenleaf | The Cedars | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Clover Leaf Apartment Homes | South 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Russell County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Russell County?
The cheapest apartment in Russell County is Clover Leaf Apartment Homes which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Russell County costs $1,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Russell County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Russell County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Russell County?
Cheap apartments in Russell County have an average cost of $228 which is $1,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Russell County.
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