Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Altamont Park Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (27 Rentals)

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University Place
$899 - $2,315
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$899 - $2,315

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University Place

951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Cliffs
$1,087 - $1,174
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$1,087 - $1,174

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Highland Cliffs

3401 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Villas Apartments
$1,169 - $1,316
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The Villas Apartments

2724 Niazuma Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Crestwood Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Hills

1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Altamont Park, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Altamont Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Altamont Park area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at Terrace Apartments priced from $715. The Dulion has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable Altamont Park apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - Ground LevelStudio,1BA$715
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Southwood Gardens1 bedroom1BR,1BA$819
Places at Red Rocks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Union at Cooper HillHamilton2BR,1BA$874
The LaSalleStudioStudio,1BA$880
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$890
University PlaceSmall StudioStudio,1BA$899
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altamont Park, AL

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altamont Park area is the $1.28 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,020. The second greatest value Altamont Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts starting at $1,599 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Altamont Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Tapestry ParkSutherland3BR,2BA$1.41
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Kent1BR,1.5BA$1.17
Park PlaceAzalea2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Places at Red Rocks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$1.24
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$1.33
Southwood Gardens1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Altamont Park, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #8

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altamont Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Altamont Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Altamont Park is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Altamont Park?

The cheapest apartment in Altamont Park is Southwood Gardens which is listed at $819, while the average apartment in Altamont Park costs $2,697.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Altamont Park?

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 79 regular apartments in Altamont Park 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 Altamont Park?

Cheap apartments in Altamont Park have an average cost of $1,088 which is $1,609 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Altamont Park.

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