Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, AL from $500 (32 Rentals)

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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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Lakestone
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakestone

1 Meadow DrBirmingham, AL 35242
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property at 4696 AL-25

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4696 AL-25

MontevalloAL35115
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4696 AL-25

MontevalloAL35115

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Cheapest Available Shelby County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby County, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Hill Brook Manor in the Shelby County neighborhood priced from $665. 2150 20th St in the Shelby County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hill Brook Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$665
2150 20th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$695
College View Apartments1/1 Internet/Cable+ $65 utilities fee1BR,1BA$700
208 Rolling Mill St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$750
The Avenues of InvernessBrookhaven1BR,1BA$792
Ridge View Apartments3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$795
The Haven at GreenhillStudioStudio,1BA$825
AureaThe Richmond2BR,2BA$849
LakestoneThe Savannah2BR,2BA$849
The Trails at Cahaba RiverOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$902

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, AL

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelby County area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham in the in the Shelby County neighborhood starting from $1,698. The second greatest value Shelby County apartment is the The Savannah Model at Lakestone starting at $849 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Lake Purdy neighborhood. 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$1.07
LakestoneThe Savannah2BR,2BA$0.73
Ridge View Apartments3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.74
Salem Manor ApartmentsSpacious 2 bedroom 2 bath Apartment2BR,2BA$0.93
AureaThe Beaumont1BR,1BA$0.99
College View Apartments2/1 Internet/Cable + $65 Utilities Fee2BR,1BA$1.11
2150 20th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.79
Turtle Lake Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
208 Rolling Mill St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.89
Hill Brook Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.91

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 $825.

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

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

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 $705 at Hill Brook Manor.

What is the most affordable Shelby County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shelby County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ridge View Apartments and starts from $795.

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