Cheap Apartments for Rent in Southside, AL from $400 (22 Rentals)

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Black Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Black Creek Apartments

1463 Sutton Bridge RdRainbow City, AL 35906
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Greystone Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greystone Apartments

2950 Jones StRainbow City, AL 35906
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Columbia Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Square

316 Chewalca DrRainbow City, AL 35906

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Southside, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Southside, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Fox Run priced from $525. Emerald Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Southside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox Run2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$525
Emerald CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Columbia Square3/13BR,1BA$630
Wood Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Spring Lake Lodge1BR/1BA UPGRADE1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, AL and Nearby

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.05 price per square foot Kellen Model at St James in the starting from $1,805. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the Cedar Model at Maple Village Apartments starting at $1,462 with a $1.05 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St JamesKellen4BR,2.5BA$1.05
Maple Village ApartmentsCedar3BR,2BA$1.05
Arbours at Cane Creek4 BEDROOM4BR,2BA$0.80
Barrington Parc Apartments2x22BR,2BA$0.76
Ashbrook ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$0.80
Harrison Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Coleman Place Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath – Renovated1BR,1BA$1.02
The Pointe @ JSU2x22BR,2BA$0.82
Emerald CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Fox Run2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.74

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Getting Around Southside, AL

Walk Score®

16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southside Apartment is $525 at Emerald Court.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southside is starting from $525 at Fox Run.

What is the most affordable Southside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Columbia Square and starts from $630.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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