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Shoal Creek Apartments
580 Overland RdMontevallo, AL 35115
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74 Town CreekColumbiana, AL 35051
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The Avenues of Inverness
3100 Heatherbrook RdBirmingham, AL 35242
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200 Springs AveBirmingham, AL 35242
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100 Inverness L...Birmingham, AL 35242
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1000 Hunt Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35242
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10 Kenley WayBirmingham, AL 35242
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2101 1st Ave WMaylene, AL 35114
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Shelby County, AL Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shelby County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County Studio Apartments | $1,317 | $1,017 | $1,619 |
| Shelby County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $600 | $2,995 |
| Shelby County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $815 | $3,065 |
| Shelby County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,130 | $950 | $3,962 |
| Shelby County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $1,350 | $2,925 |
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Cheapest Available Shelby County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby County, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Hidden Valley priced from $600. Town Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Hidden Valley | 1/1 Internet/Cable included | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Town Creek Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Avenues of Inverness | Broadmoor | 1BR,1BA | $822 |
| Oak Park Heights | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Wood Springs | Azaela | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, AL
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby County area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Grand Reserve at Pelham in the starting from $1,434. The second greatest value Shelby County apartment is the The Shelby Model at Lancaster Place starting at $1,306 with a $1.07 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelby County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Grand Reserve at Pelham | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Lancaster Place | The Shelby | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| The Glenn | 4 Beds, 4 Baths | 4BR,4BA | $1.23 |
| 700 Riverchase Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Brook Highland Place | The Charleston | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| The Trails at Cahaba River | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Terrace 31 | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 100 Inverness Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Madison Place | The Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Hidden Valley | 2/2 Internet/Cable Included | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shelby County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shelby County is under $992.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shelby County?
The cheapest apartment in Shelby County is Hidden Valley which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Shelby County costs $2,435.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shelby County?
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 16 regular apartments in Shelby County 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 Shelby County?
Cheap apartments in Shelby County have an average cost of $112 which is $2,323 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shelby County.
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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.