Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cahaba Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $900 (31 Rentals)

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325 Heath Dr

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Inkwell on Grandview
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$1,677 - $3,032
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Inkwell on Grandview

3560 Grandview PkyBirmingham, AL 35243
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Branchwater
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Branchwater

901 Old Forest RdBirmingham, AL 35243
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4700 Colonnade
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4700 Colonnade

4700 Colonnade PkyBirmingham, AL 35243

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Cahaba Heights, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cahaba Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cahaba Heights area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wood Springs priced from $909. The Trails at Cahaba River has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $992. Here are the most affordable Cahaba Heights apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wood SpringsAzalea1BR,1BA$909
The Trails at Cahaba RiverOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$992
Colony WoodsThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1,009
Parc at GrandviewA1 (Sienna - studio)Studio,1BA$1,175
Crowne at Cahaba RiverAshby1BR,1BA$1,192
150 SummitThe Ruffner1BR,1BA$1,195
Chateau Orleans Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,205
Hawthorne at Lake HeatherAcadia - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,216
Inverness CliffsCottage1BR,1BA$1,227
Breckenridge1x1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,253

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cahaba Heights, AL

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cahaba Heights area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Branchwater in the in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Cahaba Heights apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bluffs at Riverview starting at $1,589 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Lake Purdy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cahaba Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Branchwater3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.94
Bluffs at Riverview3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.18
Village at Caldwell MillCambridge2BR,2BA$1.26
Chateau Orleans Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Cahaba GrandviewThe Athens1BR,1BA$1.45
Grand Highlands ApartmentsThe Sequoia1BR,1BA$1.48
Inverness CliffsCottage1BR,1BA$1.52
The Trails at Cahaba RiverOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Colony WoodsThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1.29
Wood SpringsAzalea1BR,1BA$1.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cahaba Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cahaba Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cahaba Heights is at Parc at Grandview listed at $1,175.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cahaba Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cahaba Heights Apartment is $909 at Wood Springs.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cahaba Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cahaba Heights is starting from $1,069 at Wood Springs.

What is the most affordable Cahaba Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cahaba Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wood Springs and starts from $1,129.

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