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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Montgomery, AL

Pricing Updated: 05/19/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Montgomery, AL area range in price from $300 to $6,800 with an overall median price of $3,422. The three Montgomery neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southwest Montgomery at $900, Cloverdale Idlewild at $592, and Lake Forest at $699. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Montgomery Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Southwest Montgomery$900$9001
Cloverdale Idlewild$987$5928
Lake Forest$1,387$69959
Halcyon Park$1,443$300119
Vaughn Meadows$1,471$64549
Sturbridge$1,476$300111
Southeast Montgomery$1,582$69921
Arrowhead Country Club$1,606$69959
Wynlakes$1,606$80060
Maxwell Air Force Base$1,647$64019

Cheapest Available Montgomery Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Montgomery, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunrise Extended Stay in the Halcyon Park neighborhood priced from $300. Ravenwood Apartments in the South Montgomery City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montgomery apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise Extended Stay1 Bed 1 Bathroom Weekly1BR,1BA$300
Ravenwood ApartmentsRavenwood 1 Bed 1 Bath S1BR,1BA$640
Beaumont Reserve at Eastern1BR1BA1BR,1BA$645
AlcoveStudioStudio,1BA$645
Classic Villas1x11BR,1BA$660
Brentwood Estates1x1Brentwood Estates1BR,1BA$665
Azalea Hill Apartments1 StudioStudio,1BA$699
The Eastern1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$699
Kensington Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$699
Townhomes at MontgomeryThe Classic1BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montgomery, AL

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montgomery area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 bedroom/ 2 bath Model at Retreat at Dublin Creek in the in the North Montgomery neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Montgomery apartment is the Monarch Model at The Cypress Grove Residence starting at $999 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Halcyon Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montgomery apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Retreat at Dublin Creek2 bedroom/ 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.92
The Cypress Grove ResidenceMonarch2BR,2BA$0.86
Magnolia Trace2 BR2BR,2BA$0.70
402 Federal Dr, Unit 402 C402 Federal Dr2BR,1BA$0.95
Beaumont Reserve at Eastern1BR1BA1BR,1BA$0.81
Townhomes at MontgomeryThe Classic1BR,1BA$0.88
Brentwood Estates1x1Brentwood Estates1BR,1BA$0.85
Governors Parc Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Classic Villas1x11BR,1BA$0.92
Ravenwood ApartmentsRavenwood 1 Bed 1 Bath S1BR,1BA$0.94

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Montgomery Overview

Montgomery is a city rich in culture, history, food and entertainment. From your Montgomery Apartments, you’ll have full ability to explore, discover and enjoy all that Montgomery has to offer. With only around 206 thousand people as of the last census, Montgomery is one of those bustling cities with a small town feel. Let’s explore some of the great things that this little city has to offer.

Why live in Montgomery, AL?

What really makes Montgomery great is the warm weather and the great people. Montgomery is a place that lives and breathes a rich history, but like only certain cities has moved into the modern age without losing its casual and friendly charm.

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Getting Around Montgomery, AL

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montgomery Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Montgomery?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montgomery is under $699.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montgomery?

The cheapest apartment in Montgomery is Sunrise Extended Stay which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Montgomery costs $3,422.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montgomery?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 88 regular apartments in Montgomery that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Montgomery?

Cheap apartments in Montgomery have an average cost of $213 which is $3,209 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montgomery.

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