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5731 Court M

BirminghamAL35228

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328 54th St

FairfieldAL35064

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522 Oak Pl

FairfieldAL35064
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Edenberry Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Edenberry Apartments

425 Oakwood AveHueytown, AL 35023
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Jana Lee

103 Forest RdHueytown, AL 35023
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Outer Bessemer Fairfield, Bessemer, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Bessemer Fairfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Bessemer Fairfield area of Birmingham, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Vines at Hillside priced from $799. Villa Glen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Outer Bessemer Fairfield apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$800
StonegateDenali Classic2BR,2BA$1,274
The Station at LakeshoreA1-BH-L1BR,1BA$1,363

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Bessemer Fairfield, AL

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Bessemer Fairfield area is the $1.20 price per square foot Ranier Elite Model at Stonegate in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,434. The second greatest value Outer Bessemer Fairfield apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Vines at Hillside starting at $799 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Five Points West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Bessemer Fairfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
StonegateRanier Elite2BR,2BA$1.20
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00
The Station at LakeshoreA1-BH-U1BR,1BA$2.05

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Getting Around the Outer Bessemer Fairfield Neighborhood in Bessemer, AL

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Bessemer Fairfield Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Bessemer Fairfield?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Bessemer Fairfield is Villa Glen Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Outer Bessemer Fairfield costs $2,531.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Bessemer Fairfield?

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 48 regular apartments in Outer Bessemer Fairfield 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 Outer Bessemer Fairfield?

Cheap apartments in Outer Bessemer Fairfield have an average cost of $1,603 which is $928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Bessemer Fairfield.

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