Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (22 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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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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Flanagan Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Flanagan Flats

633 Idlewild CirBirmingham, AL 35205
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Foundry Yards
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foundry Yards

10 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233

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 University Crossings priced from $740. Glen Iris Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $769. Here are the most affordable College Hills apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University CrossingsModel A1BR,1BA$740
Glen Iris Arms1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level, Co...1BR,1BA$769
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Zeppelin1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hills, AL

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Hills area is the $1.75 price per square foot 3 Regency Model at Crowne on 10th in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $2,545. The second greatest value College Hills apartment is the B1 Model at The Palmer starting at $2,364 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Woodland Park 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.
Crowne on 10th3 Regency3BR,3BA$1.75
The PalmerB12BR,2BA$2.10
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
The EllysA31BR,1BA$1.65
Denham LoftsIndustrial One Bedroom Loft-A1HC, A11BR,1BA$2.22
Alight Birmingham1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.01
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Glen Iris Arms1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, First Level, ...1BR,1BA$1.52
University Crossings2 Bed 1 Bath Small2BR,1BA$1.47
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$2.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Hills, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #31

Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the College Hills Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $740 at University Crossings.

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 $780 at University Crossings.

What is the most affordable College Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap College Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crowne on 10th and starts from $2,545.

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