Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (56 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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Park Estates Duplexes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Estates Duplexes

2341 S Park Dr SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Uptown Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Square

2300 21st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35234
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Dana Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dana Apartments

1721 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Mesa Verde
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Verde

731 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Glen Iris Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Iris Arms

1620 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205

Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

A Local Experts Guide to The Best Affordable Neighborhoods in the Birmingham, AL area for affordable living. Find your perfect Birmingham apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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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. 614 1st St S has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable College Hills apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
614 1st St S1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Uptown Square2/12BR,1BA$900
Mesa Verde1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$946
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$999
Flanagan Flats1x1 - Full Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
The Ellys1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,149
Fleetwood Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,204
Parkside Place2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level, Co...2BR,1BA$1,257
Idlewild2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level2BR,2BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hills, AL

As of May 21, 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 Lumen Model at Theatre Lofts starting at $1,825 with a $1.84 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
Theatre LoftsLumen1BR,1BA$1.84
The Marshall on 5th2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.09
Fleetwood Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.34
Parkside Place2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level, Co...2BR,1BA$1.52
Idlewild2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level2BR,2BA$1.77
Flanagan Flats1x1 - Full Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Uptown Square2/12BR,1BA$1.29
Mesa Verde1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.60
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$1.25

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Hills, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #27

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Hills?

The cheapest apartment in College Hills is Pointe Arlington which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in College Hills costs $2,755.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Hills?

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 College Hills 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 College Hills?

Cheap apartments in College Hills have an average cost of $388 which is $2,367 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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