Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, AL from $400 (23 Rentals)
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Shelby County, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shelby County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shelby County Studio Apartments | $1,320 | $925 | $1,623 |
Shelby County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $600 | $3,910 |
Shelby County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $800 | $3,502 |
Shelby County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,176 | $950 | $4,204 |
Shelby County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $1,500 | $3,180 |
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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 Hidden Valley priced from $600. Town Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hidden Valley | 1/1 Internet/Cable included | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
Town Creek Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Avenues of Inverness | Brookhaven | 1BR,1BA | $773 |
Oak Park Heights | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Wood Springs | Azaela | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, AL
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby County area is the $1.10 price per square foot Elston Model at Oak Tree in the starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Shelby County apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham starting at $1,490 with a $1.19 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelby County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Oak Tree | Elston | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
Grand Reserve at Pelham | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Hawthorne at Lake Heather | Biscayne - RENOVATED | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Kenley Apartments | Braden 0 | 1BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Brook Highland Place | The Charleston | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
The Glenn | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
The Trails at Cahaba River | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
100 Inverness Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Madison Place | The Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Hidden Valley | 2/2 Internet/Cable Included | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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 $925.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby County Apartment is $600 at Hidden Valley.
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 $850 at Town Creek 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 Town Creek Apartments and starts from $950.
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