
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Trafford, AL from $300 (61 Rentals)
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Country Park

Park at Forestdale

Twin Gates

Candy Mountain Apartments

Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes

The Pointe

Spring Lake Cove Apartments

Ascot Place Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments
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Park at Carson

The Woodford

Pineview

Clay Landings

Center Pointe

Carson Crest Apartments & Townhomes

Summer Rise

The Glenwood at Pinson

The Pavilion

Union at Cooper Hill
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Hunter Ridge Apartments

The Views at Irondale

Vue at Crestwood

Somerset at Trussville

Crestwood Green Apartments

Magnolia Court

Highland Park Townhome Apartments

Village at Grants Mill

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High Gate

The Raintree Apartments
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Chapel Creek Apartments

Woodbrook

MAA Trussville

Axel Row Apartments

Birmingham Overlook

Cain Creek Apartments

Duke Complex

Club View Apartments

The Park at Sunderland

Avondale Forest
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Stoney Brook

6220 Cole Ave

Avondale Point

9791 Silley Dean Rd

2412 4th St NW

532 26th Ave NW

2549 Ferguson Rd

2629 Wood Dr NE

9717 Harvella Rd

641 26th Ave NW
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Trafford, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Trafford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford Studio Apartments | $902 | $700 | $1,352 |
| Trafford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,026 | $530 | $1,773 |
| Trafford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,141 | $565 | $1,935 |
| Trafford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,328 | $665 | $2,552 |
| Trafford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $1,200 | $1,805 |
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Cheapest Available Trafford Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Trafford, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Springville Landing Apartments in the Maple Grove neighborhood priced from $530. Country Park in the East Pinson Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $630. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trafford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springville Landing Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $530 |
| Country Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
| Park at Forestdale | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| Twin Gates | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| The Pointe | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes | A1 Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Spring Lake Cove Apartments | 2BDR -1BTH Classic | 2BR,1BA | $705 |
| Ascot Place Apartments | The Chateau Classic | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Club View Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trafford, AL and Nearby
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Trafford area is the $0.65 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Springville Landing Apartments in the in the Maple Grove neighborhood starting from $665. The second greatest value Trafford apartment is the 2-Bedroom Townhome Apartments Model at Highland Park Townhome Apartments starting at $975 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Apple Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Trafford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springville Landing Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.65 |
| Highland Park Townhome Apartments | 2-Bedroom Townhome Apartments | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| Carson Crest Apartments & Townhomes | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Club View Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Summer Rise | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Twin Gates | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Country Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Park at Forestdale | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Trafford Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Trafford?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Trafford is at Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes listed at $700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Trafford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Trafford Apartment is $530 at Springville Landing Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Trafford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Trafford is starting from $565 at Springville Landing Apartments.
What is the most affordable Trafford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Trafford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springville Landing Apartments and starts from $665.
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