
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brown Springs Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (34 Rentals)
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7712 3rd Ave S

Twin Gates

7128 4th AV, S, Unit #B

7832 4th Ave S

7750 Rugby Ave

Union at Cooper Hill

7749 5th Ave S
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7301 Oporto Madrid Blvd S

730 82nd Pl S

Vue at Crestwood

The Views at Irondale

630 77th St S

Crestwood Green Apartments

621 83rd Pl S

7005 2nd Ave S
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201 70th St S

7801 3rd Ave S

Madrid Apartments

Rosewood Apartments

R Apartments @ 4th Avenue

7728 Rugby Ave

Westridge Apartments East

7704 7th Ave S
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8129 2nd Ave S

7827 Rugby Ave

8240 2nd Ave S

8323 10th Ave S

7721 1st Avenue South

7815 Rugby Ave

559 63rd St S

Village at Grants Mill
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1826 2nd Ave S

Crestline Court
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 | $1,059 | $959 | $1,159 |
| Brown Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $985 | $595 | $1,339 |
| Brown Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,075 | $625 | $1,401 |
| Brown Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $1,219 | $1,719 |
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There are currently 34 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. Rosewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. 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 |
| Rosewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Westridge Apartments East | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Union at Cooper Hill | Hamilton | 2BR,1BA | $874 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Crestwood Green Apartments | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| 7721 1st Avenue South | Apt 8 | 3BR,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brown Springs, AL
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brown Springs area is the $0.99 price per square foot Apt 4 Model at 7721 1st Avenue South in the in the Woodlawn neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value Brown Springs apartment is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Westridge Apartments East starting at $850 with a $0.89 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7721 1st Avenue South | Apt 4 | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Westridge Apartments East | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| 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 |
| Union at Cooper Hill | Potomac | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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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 $1,219.
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 4 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 $476 which is $743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brown Springs.
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