
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (22 Rentals)
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University Crossings

1000 4th Ave W

Glen Iris Arms

2032 Stouts Rd

The Pointe Arlington
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College Hills, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Hills Studio Apartments | $1,842 | $1,532 | $2,145 |
College Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $740 | $3,328 |
College Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,288 | $695 | $4,427 |
College Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,181 | $975 | $5,250 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Hills Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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University Crossings | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Glen Iris Arms | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level, Co... | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
The Pointe Arlington | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Zeppelin | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Crowne on 10th | 3 Regency | 3BR,3BA | $1.75 |
The Palmer | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
The Ellys | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Denham Lofts | Industrial One Bedroom Loft-A1HC, A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Alight Birmingham | 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
The Pointe Arlington | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Glen Iris Arms | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, First Level, ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
University Crossings | 2 Bed 1 Bath Small | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Hills, Birmingham, AL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
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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 $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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