
Cheap Homes for Rent in Shelby County, AL from $500 (11 Rentals)
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195 Overland Rd
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1071 Middle St

11 Coosa Cv Ln

1633 Cobblestone Ln

1740 Ashville Rd

4696 AL-25
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1635 Cobblestone Ln

117 The Heights Dr

1637 Cobblestone Ln

695 The Heights Ln
Shelby County, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Shelby County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shelby County 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,648 | $725 | $3,495 |
Shelby County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,897 | $1,050 | $4,500 |
Shelby County 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,279 | $1,595 | $3,600 |
Shelby County 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,021 | $1,965 | $5,000 |
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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 Falcon Manor Apartments priced from $700. 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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Falcon Manor Apartments | 1BR/1BA+ utilities fee is $65 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Town Creek Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Avenues of Inverness | Brookhaven | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
Ridge View Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Madison Place | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, AL
As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby County area is the $1.16 price per square foot Elston Model at Oak Tree in the starting from $2,529. The second greatest value Shelby County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham starting at $1,581 with a $1.00 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 | $1.16 |
Grand Reserve at Pelham | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Wellington Manor | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Aventura Oak Mountain | Double Oak Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Brook Highland Place | The Charleston | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
The Trails at Cahaba River | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Terrace 31 | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Falcon Manor Apartments | 1BR/1BA+ utilities fee is $65 | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
100 Inverness Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Ridge View Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Shelby County
What type of rentals are currently available in Shelby County?
There are currently 90 Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, AL with pricing that ranges from $615 to $5,401. There are also 211 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shelby County ranging from $550 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 $550 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,932.
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 $5,401, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.
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