Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, AL from $400 (29 Rentals)

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Oak Park Heights
$825 - $1,125
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$750 - $1,050
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$75

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$825 - $1,125
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oak Park Heights

165 Mitchell StMontevallo, AL 35115
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The Avenues of Inverness
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$826 - $3,623
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$650 - $3,447
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$176

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$826 - $3,623
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The Avenues of Inverness

3100 Heatherbrook RdBirmingham, AL 35242
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The Abbey At Inverness
$889 - $1,435
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$889 - $1,435

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$889 - $1,435
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The Abbey At Inverness

1000 Hunt Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35242
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Salem Manor Apartments
$925
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$850
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$75

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$925
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Salem Manor Apartments

195 Salem RdMontevallo, AL 35115
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Wood Springs
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$929 - $1,269
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$839 - $1,179
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$90

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$929 - $1,269
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Wood Springs

200 Springs AveBirmingham, AL 35242
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Madison Place
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$949 - $1,299
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$945 - $1,295
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$4

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$949 - $1,299
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Madison Place

850 Shoal Run TrlBirmingham, AL 35242
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The Kenzie
$950 - $1,399
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$920 - $1,369
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$30

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$950 - $1,399
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The Kenzie

4501 Old Caldwell Mill RdBirmingham, AL 35242
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100 Inverness Apartment Homes
$965 - $1,710
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$790 - $1,535
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$965 - $1,710
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100 Inverness Apartment Homes

100 Inverness L...Birmingham, AL 35242
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$995 - $1,195

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Available Mar 6

601 Skyview Dr

MontevalloAL35115
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Clear Springs
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clear Springs

515 Old Highway 25 WColumbiana, AL 35051

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Hidden Valley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Valley

140 Comanche StMontevallo, AL 35115
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Sears-Sharp
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sears-Sharp

910 Bloch StMontevallo, AL 35115
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Meadow View
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow View

3501 Highway 52 WPelham, AL 35124

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Cheapest Available Shelby County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby County, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Ridge View Apartments priced from $600. College View Apartments 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 County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridge View Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$600
College View Apartments1/1 Internet/Cable+ $65 utilities fee1BR,1BA$700
The Avenues of InvernessBrookhaven1BR,1BA$826
The Abbey At InvernessThe Ashton1BR,1BA$889
Oak Park Heights2x22BR,2BA$925
Salem Manor ApartmentsSpacious 2 bedroom 2 bath Apartment2BR,2BA$925
Wood SpringsAzalea1BR,1BA$929
Madison PlaceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$949
The KenzieAltadena Renovated1BR,1BA$950
The Haven at GreenhillThe RetreatStudio,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, AL

As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelby County area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham in the starting from $1,772. The second greatest value Shelby County apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Ridge View Apartments starting at $600 with a $0.59 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelby County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand Reserve at Pelham2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Ridge View Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.59
Salem Manor ApartmentsSpacious 2 bedroom 2 bath Apartment2BR,2BA$0.93
Aurea ApartmentsThe Charleston2BR,1BA$1.16
Oak Park Heights2x22BR,2BA$0.99
LakestoneThe Beaumont1BR,1BA$1.11
The Glenn2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.11
College View Apartments2/1 Internet/Cable + $65 Utilities Fee2BR,1BA$1.11
The KenzieAltadena Renovated1BR,1BA$1.12
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shelby County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shelby County is at The Haven at Greenhill listed at $875.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby County Apartment is $700 at College View Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shelby County is starting from $600 at Ridge View Apartments.

What is the most affordable Shelby County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shelby County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Avenues of Inverness and starts from $1,057.

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