
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cahaba Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $1,200 (2 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cahaba area of Birmingham.

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Cahaba, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cahaba?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cahaba Studio Apartments | $1,817 | $1,817 | $1,817 |
| Cahaba 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $1,289 | $2,640 |
| Cahaba 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,707 | $1,513 | $4,959 |
| Cahaba 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,361 | $1,683 | $3,810 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cahaba, AL
As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cahaba area is the $3.37 price per square foot Cottage A Model at The Filmont in the in the Lake Purdy neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Cahaba apartment is the B1G - The Milner + Garage Model at Retreat at Greystone starting at $1,701 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Lake Purdy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cahaba apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Filmont | Cottage A | 2BR,2BA | $3.37 |
| Retreat at Greystone | B1G - The Milner + Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| MAA Liberty Park | Hancock | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| The Point at Greystone | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Livano Liberty Park | A1-A | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cahaba Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cahaba?
The cheapest apartment in Cahaba is MAA Liberty Park which is listed at $1,328, while the average apartment in Cahaba costs $2,530.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cahaba?
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 9 regular apartments in Cahaba 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 Cahaba?
Cheap apartments in Cahaba have an average cost of $417 which is $2,113 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cahaba.
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