Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, AL from $400 (23 Rentals)
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The Avenues of Inverness

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The Abbey At Inverness

The Haven at Greenhill

Summerchase at Riverchase

Inverness Cliffs

South Pointe Development
Shelby County, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shelby County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shelby County Studio Apartments | $1,400 | $1,047 | $1,743 |
Shelby County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $600 | $2,995 |
Shelby County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $815 | $3,000 |
Shelby County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,227 | $950 | $3,727 |
Shelby County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $1,350 | $2,529 |
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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 |
Oak Park Heights | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
The Avenues of Inverness | Broadmoor | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
Wood Springs | Azaela | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, AL
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby County area is the $1.10 price per square foot Elston Model at Oak Tree in the starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Shelby County apartment is the 616 Enclave Ln Model at 616 Enclave Ln starting at $1,775 with a $0.92 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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Oak Tree | Elston | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
616 Enclave Ln | 616 Enclave Ln | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.92 |
1007 Riviera Dr | 1007 Riviera Dr | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
504 Green Meadows Trail | 504 Green Meadows Trail | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
2204 Williamsburg Dr | 2204 Williamsburg Dr | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Grand Reserve at Pelham | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
124 Patriot Point Dr | 124 Patriot Point Dr | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Wellington Manor | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Brook Highland Place | The Charleston | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
100 Inverness Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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 $949.
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 $1,867.
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 228 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 $189 which is $1,678 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shelby County.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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