Cheap Homes for Rent in Shelby County, AL from $700 (12 Rentals)

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property at 1071 Middle St

1071 Middle St

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 Hidden Valley priced from $650. Falcon Manor 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
Hidden Valley1/1 Internet/Cable included1BR,1BA$650
Falcon Manor Apartments1BR/1BA+ utilities fee is $651BR,1BA$700
Town Creek Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Avenues of InvernessBroadmoor1BR,1BA$802
Oak Park Heights1x11BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, AL

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby County area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham in the starting from $1,428. The second greatest value Shelby County apartment is the The Shelby Model at Lancaster Place starting at $1,339 with a $1.10 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 Pelham1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Lancaster PlaceThe Shelby2BR,2BA$1.10
Kenley ApartmentsBraden 01BR,2BA$1.24
Brook Highland PlaceThe Charleston2BR,1BA$1.05
The Glenn2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.17
The Abbey At InvernessThe Buckingham2BR,1BA$1.28
Falcon Manor Apartments1BR/1BA+ utilities fee is $651BR,1BA$0.82
Summerchase at RiverchaseAdair1BR,1BA$1.23
The Trails at Cahaba RiverOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.12

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 $615 to $4,394. There are also 188 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shelby County ranging from $750 to $5,000.

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 $750 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,076.

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 $4,394, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

Expert Rental Resources

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