Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, AL from $400 (23 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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1 Bedroom Apartments

Sears-Sharp

910 Bloch StMontevallo, AL 35115
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow View

3501 Highway 52 WPelham, AL 35124

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1071 Middle St

MontevalloAL35115

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hidden Valley1/1 Internet/Cable included1BR,1BA$600
Town Creek Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Avenues of InvernessBrookhaven1BR,1BA$773
Oak Park Heights1x11BR,1BA$825
Wood SpringsAzaela1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak TreeElston4BR,2.5BA$1.10
Grand Reserve at Pelham1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Hawthorne at Lake HeatherBiscayne - RENOVATED2BR,2BA$1.31
Kenley ApartmentsBraden 01BR,2BA$1.18
Brook Highland PlaceThe Charleston2BR,1BA$1.05
The Glenn2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.17
The Trails at Cahaba RiverOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.12
Madison PlaceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$1.28
Hidden Valley2/2 Internet/Cable Included2BR,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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