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Cardiff, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cardiff Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cardiff, AL is a Studio unit found at The Park at Forestdale in the South Pratt neighborhood priced from $606. Hillcrest Apartments in the Apple Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cardiff apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at ForestdaleSTUDIOStudio,1BA$606
Hillcrest ApartmentsHillcrest Apartments in Pinson Available for Lease2BR,1BA$700
Village Square LandingsA11BR,1BA$723
University CrossingsModel A1BR,1BA$740
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$812
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$889
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardiff, AL and Nearby

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cardiff area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Goodall-Brown Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Cardiff apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts starting at $1,899 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cardiff apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Goodall-Brown Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Chapel Creek Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.03
The Park at Sunderland2 bedroom upgrade2BR,2BA$1.10
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.20
Hillcrest ApartmentsHillcrest Apartments in Pinson Available for Lease2BR,1BA$0.95
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.14
Village Square LandingsA11BR,1BA$1.18
The Park at Forestdale1 Bedroom / 1 Bath _RO1BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cardiff Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cardiff?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cardiff is at The Park at Forestdale listed at $606.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cardiff Apartment is $660 at The Park at Forestdale.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cardiff is starting from $700 at Hillcrest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cardiff Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cardiff Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pointe Arlington and starts from $975.

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