
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cahaba Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $900 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cahaba Heights area of Birmingham.


The Kenzie Apartment Homes

Colony Woods

150 Summit

Breckenridge

Parc at Grandview

Inverness Cliffs
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Crowne at Cahaba River

Hawthorne at Lake Heather

Crowne at Grandview

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Crowne at Overton Village

Bluffs at Riverview
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Arbors At Cahaba River

Tributary Rise

3090 US-280

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Overture Tributary 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Furnished Studio-Birmingham - Inverness

325 Heath Dr

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Inkwell on Grandview
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Green Valley

The Trails at Cahaba River

Cahaba Brook Apartments

Branchwater

Village at Caldwell Mill

4700 Colonnade

Chateau Orleans Apartments
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Vestavia Reserve

4000 Dolly Ridge Rd

3861 Overton Manor Ln
Cahaba Heights, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cahaba Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cahaba Heights Studio Apartments | $1,536 | $1,175 | $1,685 |
| Cahaba Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $909 | $2,564 |
| Cahaba Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $1,069 | $4,524 |
| Cahaba Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,840 | $1,129 | $2,887 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cahaba Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Springs | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
| The Trails at Cahaba River | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $992 |
| Colony Woods | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
| Parc at Grandview | A1 (Sienna - studio) | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Crowne at Cahaba River | Ashby | 1BR,1BA | $1,192 |
| 150 Summit | The Ruffner | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Chateau Orleans Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| Hawthorne at Lake Heather | Acadia - RENOVATED | 1BR,1BA | $1,216 |
| Inverness Cliffs | Cottage | 1BR,1BA | $1,227 |
| Breckenridge | 1x1 Upgrade | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branchwater | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Bluffs at Riverview | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Village at Caldwell Mill | Cambridge | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Chateau Orleans Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Cahaba Grandview | The Athens | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Grand Highlands Apartments | The Sequoia | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Inverness Cliffs | Cottage | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Trails at Cahaba River | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Colony Woods | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Wood Springs | Azalea | 1BR,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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