Cheap Apartments for Rent in Russell County, AL from $500 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Russell County.

The Landings on Sandfort

Raintree Apartments

The Grove on 25th

505 23rd St
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2514 S Seale Rd

Clover Leaf Apartment Homes

Carriage Hill Apartments

Evangeline Heights Apartments

2109 1st Ave

Phoenix City Apartments, LLC

Central Highland Apartments

Knowles Pointe Apartments
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526 10th Ave S

1501 8th Ave

Eagles Landing Apartments
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506 23rd St

1200 20th Ave S
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 | $983 | $650 | $1,575 |
Russell County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $682 | $1,884 |
Russell County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $922 | $2,046 |
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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 The Landings on Sandfort priced from $650. Clover Leaf Apartment Homes in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. 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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The Landings on Sandfort | 1 Bedroom Lakeside | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Clover Leaf Apartment Homes | South 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
The Grove on 25th | The Pine | 2BR,2BA | $805 |
Northcreek | B-3 | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
Post Ridge | Mountain Ridge | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russell County, AL
As of September 20, 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 The Magnolia Model at The Grove on 25th starting at $922 with a $0.79 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 |
The Grove on 25th | The Magnolia | 3BR,2BA | $0.79 |
Northcreek | B-3 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.75 |
Central Highland Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
The District at Phenix City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
The Gardens on Stadium | The Butterfly | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Brookwood Park | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Knowles Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Summertree Apartment Homes | Newly Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Greenleaf | The Cedars | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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 $1,275.
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 4 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 $1,047 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Russell County.
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