Arbor Village Apartments
600 Firestone Ave,
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
$897 - $1,662 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds
Sheffield
Sheffield, AL Area Guide
An affordable small town along the Tennessee River
Industrial
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Riverfront
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Suburban
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Affordable
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Nestled on the Tennessee River in northwest Alabama, the city of Sheffield sits about 50 miles from Decatur and 70 miles from Huntsville. Although Sheffield may seem secluded from big-city living, there’s plenty to do for renters in town. From Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken to George’s Steak Pit, there’s a variety of dining options at residents’ fingertips, ranging from lively and casual to cozy and upscale. Sheffield is home to the Sheffield Industrial Park, the Helen Keller Hospital, and an array of local businesses.
This industrial small town is just across the river from Florence, the proud home of the University of North Alabama. This scenic campus is just minutes from town, and many of its students and faculty call Sheffield home due to its affordable rental rates. The city of Sheffield is surrounded by various amenities and attractions, including the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, Helen Keller’s Birth Place, and Spring Park.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Sheffield, AL is $675 for one bedroom, $719 for two bedrooms, and $952 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sheffield has increased by 6.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$675/month
712 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sheffield, AL is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
45
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
42
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Schools
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- UNA Planetarium & Observatory
- Children's Museum of the Shoals
- Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.