What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Shelby County, AL?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Shelby County. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in Shelby County, AL?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Shelby County. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Shelby County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, AL from $650

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Shelby County, AL?

There are 433 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

Hidden Valley, Montevallo, AL 35115
$650/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
Hidden ValleyMontevallo, AL 35115
Call(205) 890-8919
Falcon Manor I Apartments, Montevallo, AL 35115
$700/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
Falcon Manor I ApartmentsMontevallo, AL 35115
Call(205) 341-0837
College View Apartments, Montevallo, AL 35115
$700+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 units available
College View ApartmentsMontevallo, AL 35115
Call(205) 946-0092
Town Creek Apartments, Columbiana, AL 35051
$750/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 564 sq ft
Town Creek ApartmentsColumbiana, AL 35051
Call(659) 399-2256
The Avenues of Inverness, Birmingham, AL 35242
$805+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 40 units available
The Avenues of InvernessBirmingham, AL 35242
New Today
The Haven at Greenhill, Birmingham, AL 35242
$825+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 5 units available
The Haven at GreenhillBirmingham, AL 35242
Aurea, Birmingham, AL 35242
$849+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 13 units available
AureaBirmingham, AL 35242
New Today
Wood Springs, Birmingham, AL 35242
$894+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 8 units available
Wood SpringsBirmingham, AL 35242
Price Drop
Lakestone, Birmingham, AL 35242
$899+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 904 - 1,403 sq ft
LakestoneBirmingham, AL 35242
Special Offer
1071 Middle St, Montevallo, AL 35115
$900/mo
1 bed · 3 units available
1071 Middle StMontevallo, AL 35115
Oak Park Heights, Montevallo, AL 35115
$925+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 2 baths · 1,100 - 1,250 sq ft
Oak Park HeightsMontevallo, AL 35115
Madison Place, Birmingham, AL 35242
$949+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 700 - 1,050 sq ft
Madison PlaceBirmingham, AL 35242
Special Offer
100 Inverness, Birmingham, AL 35242
$965+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 802 - 1,548 sq ft
100 InvernessBirmingham, AL 35242
Turtle Lake, Birmingham, AL 35242
$999+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 4 units available
Turtle LakeBirmingham, AL 35242
Salem Manor Apartments, Montevallo, AL 35115
$1,000/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 937 sq ft
Salem Manor ApartmentsMontevallo, AL 35115
$500 Off
The Outlook at Greystone Apartment Homes, Birmingham, AL 35242
$1,060+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 31 units available
The Outlook at Greystone Apartment HomesBirmingham, AL 35242
New Today
Trails at Alabaster, Alabaster, AL 35007
$1,089+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 14 units available
Trails at AlabasterAlabaster, AL 35007
New Today
South Pointe Development, Calera, AL 35040
$1,099/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,366 sq ft
South Pointe DevelopmentCalera, AL 35040
Fox Valley Apartments, Maylene, AL 35114
$1,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
Fox Valley ApartmentsMaylene, AL 35114
MAA Riverchase, Birmingham, AL 35244
$1,173+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 21 units available
MAA RiverchaseBirmingham, AL 35244
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Meadow Wood Apartment Homes, Pelham, AL 35124
$1,175+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 4 units available
Meadow Wood Apartment HomesPelham, AL 35124
Special Offer
700 Riverchase Apartments, Birmingham, AL 35244
$1,218+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 12 units available
700 Riverchase ApartmentsBirmingham, AL 35244
New Today
Hawthorne at Lake Heather, Birmingham, AL 35242
$1,219+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 11 units available
Hawthorne at Lake HeatherBirmingham, AL 35242
$500 Off
Lancaster Place, Calera, AL 35040
$1,225+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 12 units available
Lancaster PlaceCalera, AL 35040
New Today
Aventura Oak Mountain, Birmingham, AL 35242
$1,239+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 18 units available
Aventura Oak MountainBirmingham, AL 35242
New Today
The Kenzie Apartment Homes, Birmingham, AL 35242
$1,273+ /mo
2 beds · 6 units available
The Kenzie Apartment HomesBirmingham, AL 35242
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The Wellington, Alabaster, AL 35007
$1,299+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 14 units available
The WellingtonAlabaster, AL 35007
Bluffs at Grandview, Birmingham, AL 35242
$1,385+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 4 units available
Bluffs at GrandviewBirmingham, AL 35242
Price Drop
Cahaba Grandview, Birmingham, AL 35242
$1,434+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 9 units available
Cahaba GrandviewBirmingham, AL 35242
New Today
The Cottages at Greystone, Birmingham, AL 35242
$1,499+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 10 units available
The Cottages at GreystoneBirmingham, AL 35242
New Today
11063 Highway 119 S, Alabaster, AL 35007
$1,500/mo
Studio · 1,500 sq ft
11063 Highway 119 SAlabaster, AL 35007
Grand Reserve at Pelham, Pelham, AL 35124
$1,580+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 3 units available
Grand Reserve at PelhamPelham, AL 35124
Canopy Park Apartments, Pelham, AL 35124
$1,593+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 24 units available
Canopy Park ApartmentsPelham, AL 35124
New Today
Birmingham - Inverness, Birmingham, AL 35242
$1,679/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
Birmingham - InvernessBirmingham, AL 35242
The Whitby Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35242
$1,775+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 30 units available
The Whitby BirminghamBirmingham, AL 35242
New Today
Oak Tree, Chelsea, AL 35043
$1,999+ /mo
3 - 4 beds · 2 units available
Oak TreeChelsea, AL 35043