Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cahaba Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $800 (17 Rentals)

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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 $854. Colony Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Cahaba Heights apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wood SpringsAzaela1BR,1BA$854
Colony WoodsThe Retreat1BR,1BA$995
The Trails at Cahaba RiverOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,043
150 Summit11BR,1BA$1,074
Inverness CliffsHideaway1BR,1BA$1,091

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cahaba Heights, AL

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cahaba Heights area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3x2 Upgrade Model at Breckenridge in the in the Lake Purdy neighborhood starting from $1,670. The second greatest value Cahaba Heights apartment is the Regency Renovated Model at Crowne at Overton Village starting at $2,022 with a $1.47 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.
Breckenridge3x2 Upgrade3BR,2BA$1.11
Crowne at Overton VillageRegency Renovated3BR,2BA$1.47
Hawthorne at Lake HeatherBig Bend - RENOVATED2BR,2BA$1.41
Branchwater2 Bedroom 2 Bath 11052BR,2BA$1.32
Cahaba GrandviewThe Amsterdam2BR,2BA$1.30
The KenzieAltadena Renovated1BR,1BA$1.41
The Trails at Cahaba RiverOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Colony WoodsThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1.27
150 Summit11BR,1BA$1.41
Wood SpringsAzaela1BR,1BA$1.42

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Cahaba Heights, Birmingham, and the greater Birmingham area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Cahaba Heights Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

6 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Tributary Rise listed at $1,555.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cahaba Heights Apartment is $854 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 $1,029 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 $1,235.

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