
Cheap Homes for Rent in Cardiff, AL from $1,000 (8 Rentals)
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Cardiff, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Cardiff?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cardiff 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,262 | $1,025 | $1,450 |
Cardiff 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,610 | $1,255 | $2,305 |
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Cheapest Available Cardiff Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cardiff, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Hillcrest Apartments in the Apple Valley neighborhood priced from $550. The Park at Forestdale in the South Pratt neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $606. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cardiff apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hillcrest Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
The Park at Forestdale | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $606 |
Village Square Landings | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $723 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardiff, AL and Nearby
As of April 15, 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 3BR/2BA Model at Chapel Creek Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.03 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cardiff apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Goodall-Brown Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Chapel Creek Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.03 |
The Park at Sunderland | 2 bedroom upgrade | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Park Estates Duplexes | 1 bedroom x 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Village Square Landings | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Hillcrest Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
The Pointe Arlington | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
The Park at Forestdale | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath _RO | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cardiff
What type of rentals are currently available in Cardiff?
There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Cardiff, AL with pricing that ranges from $550 to $5,235. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cardiff ranging from $1,025 to $2,305.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cardiff?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cardiff ranges from $1,025 to $2,305 with an average monthly rent of $1,436.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords & Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.