Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (32 Rentals)

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Clayton Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Court

705 1st St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Renro Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Renro Apartments

1013 Tuscaloosa Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Deer Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

304 16th Plz SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Uptown Stadium
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Stadium

1440 21st St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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The View on Cotton
Studio Apartments

The View on Cotton

160 Cotton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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University Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Crossings

261 3rd Ave SW unit 100Birmingham, AL 35211
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Glen Iris Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Iris Arms

1620 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Park Estates Duplexes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Estates Duplexes

2341 S Park Dr SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Mesa Verde
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Verde

731 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Foundry Yards
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foundry Yards

10 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233

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College Hills, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Hills area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Pointe Arlington priced from $700. 1512 11th Ave N has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable College Hills apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
Glen Iris Place2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Floor,...2BR,1BA$1,056
Flanagan Flats1x1 - Renovated Kitchen and Shower1BR,1BA$1,085
The Ellys1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,149
Idlewild2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level2BR,2BA$1,281
Lumen in BirminghamS11BR,1BA$1,316
The 600A21BR,1BA$1,590
The PalmerA61BR,1BA$1,718
Denham LoftsIndustrial One Bedroom Loft-A1HC, A11BR,1BA$1,770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hills, AL

As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Hills area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Model at The Ellys in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value College Hills apartment is the Standard Model at 1512 11th Ave N starting at $800 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ellys2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.55
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Denham LoftsIndustrial One Bedroom Loft-A1HC, A11BR,1BA$2.22
Theatre LoftsMuse1BR,1BA$2.36
Idlewild2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level2BR,2BA$1.65
Flanagan Flats1x1 - Renovated Kitchen and Shower1BR,1BA$1.55
The PalmerA71BR,1BA$2.32
The 600A21BR,1BA$2.52
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$1.25
Glen Iris Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level, St...1BR,1BA$1.75

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College Hills, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #38

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Hills Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College Hills Apartment is $700 at Pointe Arlington.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom College Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in College Hills is starting from $800 at 1512 11th Ave N.

What is the most affordable College Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap College Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pointe Arlington and starts from $900.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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