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Siegel Select Birmingham
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$1,343 - $1,716
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Siegel Select Birmingham

5429 Highway 280 EBirmingham, AL 35242
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140 Comanche StMontevallo, AL 35115
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Shelby, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shelby Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Hill Brook Manor in the Shelby County neighborhood priced from $665. College View Apartments in the Shelby County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hill Brook Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$665
College View Apartments1/1 Internet/Cable+ $65 utilities fee1BR,1BA$700
Pineview Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
The Landings1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$849
Bellview Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Salem Manor ApartmentsSpacious 2 bedroom 2 bath Apartment2BR,2BA$925
Turtle Lake Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$999
The Glenn2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1,050
Fox Valley Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Royal Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby, AL and Nearby

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelby area is the $1.06 price per square foot Elston Model at Oak Tree in the in the Shelby County neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Shelby apartment is the 2 Bedroom Deluxe Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham starting at $1,650 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Shelby County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelby apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak TreeElston4BR,2.5BA$1.06
Grand Reserve at Pelham2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.04
Riverchase Landing Apartments2BR 2BA (1310 SF)2BR,2BA$0.93
Madison PlaceThe Juniper2BR,2BA$1.14
Salem Manor ApartmentsSpacious 2 bedroom 2 bath Apartment2BR,2BA$0.93
College View Apartments2/1 Internet/Cable + $65 Utilities Fee2BR,1BA$1.11
Turtle Lake Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
The Landings1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
Hill Brook Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.91
Pineview Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby Apartment is $665 at Hill Brook Manor.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shelby is starting from $705 at Hill Brook Manor.

What is the most affordable Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shelby Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pineview Apartments and starts from $999.

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