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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 College View Apartments priced from $700. Ridge View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College View Apartments1/1 Internet/Cable+ $65 utilities fee1BR,1BA$700
Ridge View Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$725
The Avenues of InvernessBrookhaven1BR,1BA$830
The Abbey At InvernessThe Ashton1BR,1BA$889
Oak Park Heights2x22BR,2BA$925
Salem Manor ApartmentsSpacious 2 bedroom 2 bath Apartment2BR,2BA$925
Madison PlaceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$949
Wood SpringsAzalea1BR,1BA$949
The Haven at GreenhillThe RetreatStudio,1BA$960
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, AL

As of February 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelby County area is the $1.19 price per square foot Hayden Model at Oak Tree in the starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Shelby County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham starting at $1,687 with a $1.07 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 TreeHayden5BR,3BA$1.19
Grand Reserve at Pelham3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.07
Ridge View Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.71
Salem Manor ApartmentsSpacious 2 bedroom 2 bath Apartment2BR,2BA$0.93
The KenzieHearthstone Renovated1BR,1BA$1.12
Aurea ApartmentsThe Charleston2BR,1BA$1.16
Oak Park Heights2x22BR,2BA$0.99
LakestoneThe Beaumont1BR,1BA$1.11
College View Apartments2/1 Internet/Cable + $65 Utilities Fee2BR,1BA$1.11
The Glenn2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.11

Frequently Asked Questions about Shelby County

What type of rentals are currently available in Shelby County?

There are currently 89 Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, AL with pricing that ranges from $465 to $5,113. There are also 217 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shelby County ranging from $900 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shelby County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shelby County ranges from $900 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,859.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shelby County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shelby County range from $950 to $3,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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