
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brown Springs Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (8 Rentals)
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Brown Springs, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brown Springs?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Springs Studio Apartments | $904 | $750 | $1,159 |
| Brown Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $970 | $595 | $1,219 |
| Brown Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,106 | $750 | $1,399 |
| Brown Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $1,219 | $1,719 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brown Springs Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 Twin Gates priced from $675. Union at Cooper Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Brown Springs apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Gates | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Union at Cooper Hill | Chattanooga | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brown Springs, AL
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brown Springs area is the $1.03 price per square foot The Montclair Model at Vue at Crestwood in the in the Woodlawn neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Brown Springs apartment is the 8122 Rugby Ave Model at 8122 Rugby Ave, Unit B starting at $795 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Roebuck Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brown Springs apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vue at Crestwood | The Montclair | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| 8122 Rugby Ave, Unit B | 8122 Rugby Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Crestwood Green Apartments | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Twin Gates | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Village at Grants Mill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Union at Cooper Hill | Potomac | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Best Local Schools in Brown Springs, Birmingham, AL
Barrett Elementary School
Woodlawn High School-Magnet
We Putnam Middle School-Magnet
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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 Twin Gates which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Brown Springs costs $1,259.
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 13 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 $457 which is $802 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brown Springs.
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