Cheap Apartments for Rent in Trafford, AL from $300 (18 Rentals)

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Birmingham Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birmingham Overlook

2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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Cain Creek Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cain Creek Apartments

501 Mae CirWarrior, AL 35180
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Club View Apartments
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Club View Apartments

8917-8920 Roebuck BlvdBirmingham, AL 35206
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Trafford, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Trafford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trafford, AL is a Studio unit found at The Park at Forestdale in the North Pratt neighborhood priced from $606. Springville Landing Apartments in the Maple Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trafford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at ForestdaleSTUDIOStudio,1BA$606
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$620
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$700
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1BTH Classic2BR,1BA$705
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau1BR,1BA$720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trafford, AL and Nearby

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Trafford area is the $1.05 price per square foot Kellen Model at St James in the starting from $1,805. The second greatest value Trafford apartment is the 3BR/1.5 BA Flat (Small) Model at Carson Crest Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Maple Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Trafford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St JamesKellen4BR,2.5BA$1.05
Carson Crest Apartments3BR/1.5 BA Flat (Small)3BR,1.5BA$1.08
Union at Cooper HillSouthern2BR,2BA$1.08
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1.5BTH Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Club View Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment in Roebuck2BR,1BA$0.85
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.71
Summer RiseA11BR,1BA$0.93
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$0.88
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Regis1BR,1BA$1.03
Center Pointe LandingsA11BR,1BA$1.10

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Getting Around Trafford, AL

Walk Score®

6 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

10 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 The Park at Forestdale listed at $606.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Trafford Apartment is $620 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 $660 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 Summer Rise and starts from $1,100.

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