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- Active Adult
- 1–3 Bedrooms
- $1,489-$1,709Pricing
- 980–1,700Square Feet
Rent Specials
Waived App/Admin + NO RENT until January 2026!~~Waived App/Admin Fees + NO RENT until January on Select Homes.
About Branchwater
If you are looking for an exceptional community in Birmingham, Alabama, where extraordinary service is the norm, your search ends here. Once you explore our appealing pet-friendly apartments, you'll wish you had brought the moving truck. Described as "fresh and modern, yet friendly and down to earth," life is just better at Branchwater.
Branchwater is located in the Hoover Vestavia Hills Neighborhood and 35243 Zip code of Birmingham, AL. This community is professionally managed by Brookside Properties, Inc.
Unique Features and Amenities
- Bark Park
- Contemporary lighting
- Custom cabinetry
- Custom espresso cabinetry
- Enormous Closets
- Expansive Gourmet Kitchens With Abundant Cabinets And Counter Space
- Freeway Access
- Friendly, Professional Staff
- Granite Counters
- Great View
- Hardwood Style Flooring
- Hardwood-Style Flooring
- iFit Technology in Fitness Center
- Minutes To UAB, Samford, I-459, I-65, And Highway 280
- New Energy Efficient Appliances
- New Flooring Throughout
- Online Payments
- Oversized Apartments
- Park-like Setting
- Pavilion With Grilling Area
- Peaceful And Wooded Neighborhood
- Pet Station
- Pickleball / Cornhole Court
- Private Patio/Balcony
- resort-inspired pool
- Stainless Appliances
- Storage Units Available in Select Units
- walk-in closets
- Washer/dryer connections
- Washer/Dryer Included
Property Contact Info
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
Branchwater offers 1 to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,489 and having 980–1,700 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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1 Bedroom 1 Bath
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 980 sq ftModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft From $1,249 Call for Availability 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 980 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Framed Mirrors
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- Carpet
- Dining Room
- Double Pane Windows
- Linen Closet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Window Coverings
Outdoor Space
- Grill
- Lawn
- Patio
- Yard
Unique Features
- Custom Cabinetry
- Granite Counters
- Hardwood Style Flooring
- Private Patio/Balcony
- Stainless Appliances
- Walk-In Closets
- Washer/Dryer Connections
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,249 - $1,439
Apartment Model: 1 Bedroom 1 BathFrom $1,2491 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 980 sq ftUnavailable![]()
1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Floorplan 1 2 Bedrooms
Show Unavailable Floorplans2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1105
From $1,569
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1105 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,569 Available Now 1714 1105 Unit 1714 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Sprinkler System
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Living Space
- Carpet
- Dining Room
- Double Pane Windows
- Hardwood Floors
- Linen Closet
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
Outdoor Space
- Grill
- Lawn
- Patio
- Yard
Unique Features
- Custom Cabinetry
- Granite Counters
- Hardwood Style Flooring
- Private Patio/Balcony
- Stainless Appliances
- Washer/Dryer Connections
Unit 1714 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,569
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,499 - $1,769
Apartment Model: 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1105From $1,4992 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1105 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1105 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 1714Apartment Model: 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1105$1,5692 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1105 sq ftAvailable Now2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1192
From $1,489
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1192 sq ftAvailable January 14, 2026Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,489 January 14, 2026 506 1192 $1,489 February 9, 2026 504 1192 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Framed Mirrors
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Living Space
- Carpet
- Dining Room
- Double Pane Windows
- Hardwood Floors
- Linen Closet
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Window Coverings
Outdoor Space
- Grill
- Lawn
- Patio
- Yard
Unique Features
- Custom Cabinetry
- Granite Counters
- Hardwood Style Flooring
- Private Patio/Balcony
- Stainless Appliances
- Walk-In Closets
- Washer/Dryer Connections
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,299 - $1,679
Current Available Pricing
- $1,489
Unit 506 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Framed Mirrors
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Living Space
- Carpet
- Dining Room
- Double Pane Windows
- Hardwood Floors
- Linen Closet
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
Outdoor Space
- Grill
- Lawn
- Patio
- Yard
Unique Features
- Custom Cabinetry
- Granite Counters
- Hardwood Style Flooring
- Private Patio/Balcony
- Stainless Appliances
- Washer/Dryer Connections
Unit 506 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,489
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,299 - $1,679
Unit 504 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Framed Mirrors
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Living Space
- Carpet
- Dining Room
- Double Pane Windows
- Hardwood Floors
- Linen Closet
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
Outdoor Space
- Grill
- Lawn
- Patio
- Yard
Unique Features
- Custom Cabinetry
- Granite Counters
- Hardwood Style Flooring
- Private Patio/Balcony
- Stainless Appliances
- Washer/Dryer Connections
Unit 504 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,489
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,299 - $1,679
Apartment Model: 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1192From $1,2992 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1192 sq ftAvailable January 14, 2026![]()
2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1192 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 506Apartment Model: 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1192$1,4892 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1192 sq ftAvailable January 14, 2026Apartment Unit: 504Apartment Model: 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1192$1,4892 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1192 sq ftAvailable February 9, 20262 Bedroom 2 Bath 1094
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1094 sq ftModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft From $1,379 Call for Availability 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1094 1094 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Living Space
- Carpet
- Dining Room
- Double Pane Windows
- Hardwood Floors
- Linen Closet
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
Outdoor Space
- Grill
- Lawn
- Patio
- Yard
Unique Features
- Custom Cabinetry
- Granite Counters
- Hardwood Style Flooring
- Private Patio/Balcony
- Stainless Appliances
- Washer/Dryer Connections
- Washer/Dryer Included
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,379 - $1,759
Apartment Model: 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1094From $1,3792 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1094 sq ftUnavailable![]()
2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1094 - Floorplan 1 3 Bedrooms
3 Bedroom 2 Bath
From $1,709
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1700 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,709 Available Now 1004 1537 $1,709 Available Now 701 1537 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Framed Mirrors
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- Carpet
- Dining Room
- Double Pane Windows
- Linen Closet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
Outdoor Space
- Grill
- Lawn
- Patio
- Yard
Unique Features
- Custom Cabinetry
- Granite Counters
- Hardwood Style Flooring
- Private Patio/Balcony
- Stainless Appliances
- Washer/Dryer Connections
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,599 - $1,899
Current Available Pricing
- $1,709
Unit 1004 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Framed Mirrors
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- Carpet
- Dining Room
- Double Pane Windows
- Linen Closet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
Outdoor Space
- Grill
- Lawn
- Patio
- Yard
Unique Features
- Custom Cabinetry
- Granite Counters
- Hardwood Style Flooring
- Private Patio/Balcony
- Stainless Appliances
- Washer/Dryer Connections
Unit 1004 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,709
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,599 - $1,899
Unit 701 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Framed Mirrors
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- Carpet
- Dining Room
- Double Pane Windows
- Linen Closet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
Outdoor Space
- Grill
- Lawn
- Patio
- Yard
Unique Features
- Custom Cabinetry
- Granite Counters
- Hardwood Style Flooring
- Private Patio/Balcony
- Stainless Appliances
- Washer/Dryer Connections
Unit 701 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,709
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,599 - $1,899
Apartment Model: 3 Bedroom 2 BathFrom $1,5993 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1700 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
3 Bedroom 2 Bath - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 1004Apartment Model: 3 Bedroom 2 Bath$1,7093 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1537 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 701Apartment Model: 3 Bedroom 2 Bath$1,7093 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1537 sq ftAvailable Now
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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Property Information
- 144 Units
- 3 Stories
- Built in 1979
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Lease Terms
- 3 - 12 mo
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.
Required Fees
One-Time Move-In Fees
- Due at Move-In
- Administrative FeeiCharged per unit$160
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant$70
Other Fees
Pet Fees
- One-Time Pet FeeiCharged per Pet$300
- Monthly Pet FeeiCharged per Pet$15
- One-Time Pet FeeiCharged per Pet$300
- Monthly Pet FeeiCharged per Pet$15
- 2 Pet Limit
- 2 Pet Limit
Cat
Dog
Dogs
$300 Pet Fee (1 Pet)$500 Pet Fee (2 Pets)No Weight LimitsPayment Plan Available
Cats
$300 Pet Fee (1 Pet) $500 Pet Fee (2 Pets)Payment Plan Available
Parking Info and Fees
- Surface Lot
- 1 Max
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Features and Amenities
On-Site Services
- Maintenance On Site
- Package Service
- Property Manager On Site
- Renters Insurance Program
- Online Services
Community Features
- Walk Up
Outdoor Features
- Grill
- Courtyard
- Picnic Area
- Yard
- Patio
- Lawn
Recreation and Fitness
- Fitness Center
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Pickleball Court
- Playground
- Pool
Interior Features
- Balcony
- Storage Space
- Ceiling Fans
- High Speed Internet Access
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Framed Mirrors
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
Kitchen Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Pantry
- Oven
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Granite Countertops
Living Area Features
- Walk In Closets
- High Ceilings
- Linen Closet
- Tile Floors
- Views
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Dining Room
- Double Pane Windows
- Vinyl Flooring
- Carpet
- Hardwood Floors
Map
901 Old Forest Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243
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| Monday | 8:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm–4:00 pm |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Branchwater
Where is Branchwater located?
Branchwater is located at 901 Old Forest Rd near the Hoover Vestavia Hills area of Birmingham, AL
What is the current rent range at Branchwater?
1 Bedroom to 3 Bedroom Apartments at Branchwater currently range from $1,489 to $1,709
When is the leasing office open?
- The office Hours for Branchwater are
- Monday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
- Tuesday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
- Wednesday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
- Thursday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
- Friday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
- Saturday 10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sunday 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Are pets allowed?
Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets
Are there any rent specials?
The current rent special at Branchwater is: Waived App/Admin + NO RENT until January 2026!~~Waived App/Admin Fees + NO RENT until January on Select Homes..
Lifestyle Ratings
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Nice place to live
October 29, 2025This is a great place to live with kids and family. Safe and quiet. The management is also very good and active.Property Manager Responded
October 30, 2025We appreciate your kind feedback. It’s heartening to learn that you view our community as a suitable place for families and value the safety and peace we strive to maintain. We are glad to know that our management team is aligning with your expectations. Your satisfaction matters to us, and we look forward to fostering a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.
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Worst maintenance I’ve seen and rude staff
July 27, 2021My mother, who is in her 70s, has lived here for a couple of years now. They never are able to fix anything in her apartment, or only do a partial job. She has had mold issues since day 1 that they just tell her to leave her closet door open and won’t actually do anything to fix it. She has mold covering her bags and clothes in the closet regularly and the mold grows in the bathroom. I stayed with her summer of 2020 to help her recovery from a hip replacement. Her bottom stair outside is ...extremely slippery (I’ve almost fallen multiple times), last year they said they’d fix it. I’m back this year and nothing has been done. Her kitchen sink faucet also broke and it has been over a week and they still won’t give us an eta. There are multiple other problems on a regular basis and it’s a challenge to get anyone to even give her the time of day beyond lip service. I would never recommend for anyone to live in these apartments. They are getting worse by the year, physically and in staff. I went into the office to ask for an email address to ensure we start documenting all of the issues here and they tried really hard to not give me the email address and ended up being rude to me. They are also rude to my mother on a regular basis.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Terrible Move Out Experience
June 30, 2021The first 11 months of our lease at Branchwater Apartments was great! The grounds are spectacular and maintenance was always very responsive. However, Branchwater changed managers in June 2021, and the last month of our lease has been a nightmare. The new management is implementing fee after fee. They did away with monthly Food Truck Day. They have all new maintenance staff, so we cannot speak on that. However, the biggest issue so far is attempting to move out. They sent us our renewal options ...20 days before our lease expired, and we responded the same business day that we would not be renewing. They proceeded to rudely insist that we owed over $1300 in fees and had to extend our lease an extra month for not providing sufficient notice that we were moving out. I do not understand how we could have decided whether we were renewing or not 60 days in advance, when we only received our renewal options/prices 20 days in advance. They have now forced us to extend our lease and pay rent, water, sewer, and power for an additional month, along with a yet-to-be determined amount of fees. We have lived in multiple apartment complexes the past few years, and none of them have had a move out experience as terrible, costly, or inconvenient as Branchwater. Highly recommend choosing to rent anywhere else!Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Keep Looking
June 11, 2021The apartments themselves are quite nice, especially for the price. The leasing office, however, is completely incompetent. There’s been turnover of at least two full sets of office workers, including managers. The workers even talk down about the other office workers and management workers, it’s a very toxic office.Review from Apartments.com
I love it here!
October 6, 2018I've lived here for 3 years and I think this place is great. I live in one of the older apartments (not the new building) and I love it. My apartment has granite countertops, new black appliances, and there is so much storage. I had so much fun decorating my apartment. Every time I've had a maintenance request, they were able to get to me with a day or two. The office ladies are nice too.Review from Apartments.com
Structural deficiencies, noisy , bugs and poor communication
October 2, 2018The pool - we’ll goid luck with that . It reeks of chemicals and is too cloudy to see the ground. Flies and cockroach paradise - I’ve resorted to doing my own pest control . Maintenance will eventually get to you and office prefers to ignore legitimate concerns . The newer buildings might be fine but run from these older ones. So much potential to be great but I believe it’s a management issue .Review from Apartments.com
Run fast as you can....
September 11, 2018The model apt is the best thing about these- don’t be deceived . Apartments are old .Maintenance is slow and incompetent. Pool is not maintained- swim in that at your own risk . Office doesn’t answer phones .mgmt could care less about the tenants after that lease is signed .Review from Apartments.com
Keep looking
August 21, 2018Don't let the model or the online pictures fool you. Yes it' convenient but You do not want to live here. For the price they are charging, you can go up the road and find something better. Yes it's spacious, but the floors are squeaky, hvac systems aren't efficient, and they have patched the older property just enough to make due. Did I mention that the leasing agent has the worse demeanor known to man. She will not answer your calls and ignore your requests. Take my advice and go elsewhere .I ...called corporate and they are complacent as well. It looks like this is the way that they operate from top down.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
You'll want to live here!
June 27, 2016My family and I have spent the last 18 months of our lives here at Branchwater Apartments and we have absolutely loved our time here. This is by far the most friendly and caring management and maintenance with which we have ever interacted. It is the first group that has ever known us by our names and not just as a resident or an apartment number. They took time to get to know myself and my family and you could always tell they had our best interests in mind. The apartments are old, but ...beautifully renovated and the grounds are always immaculate. Most people do not realize it, but the location is within 10-15 minutes of anywhere you want to go in the city of Birmingham. As a graduate student at UAB, the longest it took me to arrive to campus was 15 minutes. Returning home to this apartment complex took the same amount of time or less. I cannot say enough how impressed I have been with the management here at Branchwater. Of all the apartment complexes we have lived in, we have truly enjoyed this place the most.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
First Class Service - All the Time
October 8, 2015Branchwater Apartments I have called home for a little over a year and a half. I live in a two Bedroom and two Bath and like it so much I am moving to a three Bedroom. The Staff are Great!! I have NEVER had a challenge that was not addressed PROMPTLY. The size of the apartments is quite large. Lots of storage. Older apartments might have a challenge here or there but we have new appliances and granite counter tops. A VERY SAFE place to call home. Management and Maintenence are always available ...and ready to attend to your needs. If you have a problem it will be solved by Maintenence almost instantly. They keep you abreast of all that is going on. Much money has been spent to improve landscaping and amenities. New two bedrooms are currently being constructed. i would certainly recommend Branchwater to anyone wanting an apartment in the Vestavia Hills area.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Branchwater Apartments
August 15, 2015These apartments are far from luxurious, but you get what you pay for. They are reasonably priced and thus moderately nice. Recent updates including granite countertops and new cabinets are really nice, but other amenities are somewhat lacking. The older apartments are not well insulated, so power bills can get pricy. There is a lot of space and storage. Parking is great. It's in a safe neighborhood. Management can be helpful, but it does take a while for maintenance to respond to requests, and ...they normally don't fix everything on the first try. I've been here for a year and a half and have only had a few problems. Like I said, you get what you pay for.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Branchwater's Pretty Neat, TBH
August 15, 2015First, I've lived here for about a year and a half now. This is quite possibly one of the quietest, most friendly apartment communities I've been a part of. The buildings are older, but the complex has put forth great effort in updating them, including new appliances, granite counter tops, new kitchen sinks and several other upgrades all this year. What's even better is that they're very good about responding to maintenance requests, at least within a few days or less. One of the few ...drawbacks is parking seems to be a little hectic depending on the time of day it is or who's currently renting. They really are pet friendly and have made efforts to make walking your pet a little more convenient with dispensers for pet baggies. When we moved in, our pet fee was even waived. The location is average, being right in or near Vestavia (though it is zoned for county schools, from what I hear) quick access to 280, and there's a cute little village just down the road in the other direction with a garden shop, grocery store, convenience store, gas station and a lot of really nice little shops as well.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Nearby Schools
Gresham Elementary School
Jefferson County
2650 Gresham Drive
Public School - Grades PK-5 (370 Students)
Located Nearby1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
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Shades Valley High School
Jefferson County
6100 Old Leeds Rd
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1200 Students)
In Attendance Zone19 minute drive / 9.1 miles away
Grantswood Community Elementary School
Jefferson County
5110 Grantswood Road
Public School - Grades PK-5 (418 Students)
In Attendance Zone19 minute drive / 9.1 miles away
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Branchwater.
Arts Museums and Landmarks
Big Box and Retail
Target
531 Brookwood Vlg
5 minute drive / 1.92 miles away
Publix
3040 Healthy Way
4 minute drive / 2.0 miles away
Colleges and Universities
Virginia College, Birmingham - Birmingham Campus
488 Palisades Boulevard
7 minute drive / 3.48 miles away
The University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham Campus
Administration Bldg Suite 1070
10 minute drive / 4.79 miles away
Groceries
Publix
3040 Healthy Way
4 minute drive / 2.0 miles away
Piggly Wiggly
2148 Tyler Rd
9 minute drive / 4.55 miles away
Hospitals
Military Bases
Navy/Marine Training Center
15 minute drive / 7.21 miles away
Restaurants and Dining
Shopping Centers
Branchwater has 5 shopping centers within 1.2 miles.
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,148 | $625 | $2,145 |
| Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $645 | $5,893 |
| Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $755 | $3,614 |
| Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $1,502 | $3,928 |
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Viewing: Branchwater | Desktop Version | Listing Updated: 12/18/2025 | AHLDIA