Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, AL from $300 (28 Rentals)

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HighGate Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

HighGate Apartments

2300 Chapel Ridge DrGardendale, AL 35071
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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

Club View Apartments

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

Cheapest Available Gardendale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gardendale, 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 Gardendale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillcrest Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$550
The Park at ForestdaleSTUDIOStudio,1BA$606
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$620
Country Park1x11BR,1BA$630
Club View Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$700
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1BTH2BR,1BA$705
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau1BR,1BA$720
Village Square LandingsA11BR,1BA$723
Center Pointe LandingsA11BR,1BA$750
Clay Landings ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$754

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, AL

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardendale area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3BR/2BA Model at Chapel Creek Apartments in the starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Gardendale apartment is the The Montclair Model at Vue at Crestwood starting at $1,199 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardendale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chapel Creek Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.03
Vue at CrestwoodThe Montclair2BR,2BA$1.03
Highland Park Townhome ApartmentsHighland Park Townhome Apartments2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Crestwood Green ApartmentsBamboo2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1.5BTH2BR,1.5BA$0.82
Club View Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.80
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.71
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Country Park1x11BR,1BA$0.88
Hillcrest Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.92

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42 / 100

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27 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gardendale Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardendale Apartment is $550 at Hillcrest Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gardendale is starting from $660 at Springville Landing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Gardendale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gardendale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ascot Place Apartments and starts from $990.

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