Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brown Springs Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (37 Rentals)

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7728 Rugby Ave

BirminghamAL35206
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Twin Gates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Gates

7741-7745 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35206
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Madrid Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Madrid Apartments

7745 Madrid AveBirmingham, AL 35206
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BirminghamAL35206

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Brown Springs, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brown Springs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brown Springs area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Ascot Place Apartments priced from $720. The Views at Irondale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Brown Springs apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau1BR,1BA$720
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$799
Union at Cooper HillPotomac1BR,1BA$849
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$929
Village at Grants MillB22BR,2BA$1,280
Axel Row ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1,300
Avondale GardensArum1BR,1BA$1,325
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Bentley1BR,1BA$1,427
The Station at Crestline HeightsThe Ridge1BR,1BA$1,495
Tapestry ParkJacquard2BR,2BA$1,755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brown Springs, AL

As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brown Springs area is the $1.47 price per square foot Jacquard Model at Tapestry Park in the in the Woodlawn neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Brown Springs apartment is the The Bentley Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook starting at $1,427 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brown Springs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tapestry ParkJacquard2BR,2BA$1.47
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Bentley1BR,1.5BA$1.31
Village at Grants MillB22BR,2BA$1.21
Avondale GardensBegonia2BR,2BA$1.73
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$1.24
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Regis1BR,1BA$1.06
The Station at Crestline HeightsThe Ridge1BR,1BA$2.18
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$1.18
Axel Row ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.13
Union at Cooper HillPotomac1BR,1BA$1.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brown Springs, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #56

Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Brown Springs Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brown Springs Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brown Springs?

The cheapest apartment in Brown Springs is Ascot Place Apartments which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Brown Springs costs $1,775.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brown Springs?

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 8 regular apartments in Brown Springs 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 Brown Springs?

Cheap apartments in Brown Springs have an average cost of $169 which is $1,606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brown Springs.

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