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Shadesmont Apartments
$1,050 - $1,400
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Shadesmont Apartments

19 W Lakeshore DrHomewood, AL 35209
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Vestavia Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vestavia Place

2501 Mountain Lodge CirVestavia Hills, AL 35216
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Vestawood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vestawood

1716 Vestawood CtVestavia, AL 35216
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Blue Ridge Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Ridge Villas

1236 Blue Ridge Villa BlvdHoover, AL 35226
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Cheapest Available Shannon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shannon, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Vestavia Place in the Brownville neighborhood priced from $899. The Woodley in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shannon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vestavia PlaceRocky1BR,1BA$899
The Woodley1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$938
Cadence at Bluff Park2A2BR,1BA$949
The HavenAnniston1BR,1BA$1,010
Ridge CrossingsA21BR,1BA$1,038
The Crescent at LakeshoreTwo Bedroom/ One Bath (P/B)2BR,1BA$1,055
Vestawood1x11BR,1BA$1,059
Homewood Heights1 x 1 Prem1BR,1BA$1,100
Hickory Knoll2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shannon, AL and Nearby

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shannon area is the $1.12 price per square foot Briarwood Reserve Model at The Falls and Woods of Hoover Apartments in the in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting from $1,315. The second greatest value Shannon apartment is the The Grand - RENOVATED Model at The Avenues of Lakeshore starting at $1,426 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shannon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsBriarwood Reserve2BR,2BA$1.12
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe Grand - RENOVATED2BR,2BA$1.29
Hickory Knoll2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.07
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Berkley2BR,1BA$1.20
Cadence at Bluff Park2BX2BR,2BA$1.40
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$1.05
Homewood Heights1 x 1 Prem1BR,1BA$1.29
The Crescent at LakeshoreTwo Bedroom/ One Bath (P/B-R)2BR,1BA$1.40
The Woodley1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Vestavia PlaceRocky1BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shannon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shannon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shannon is at Colina Hillside listed at $1,390.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shannon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shannon Apartment is $899 at Vestavia Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shannon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shannon is starting from $949 at Cadence at Bluff Park.

What is the most affordable Shannon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shannon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vestavia Place and starts from $1,199.

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