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$1,095 - $1,200

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1732 11th Pl S

BirminghamAL35205
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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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914 14th St SW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

914 14th St SW

914 14th St SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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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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Magnolia Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Creek

1908 18th Pl NBirmingham, AL 35234
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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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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 914 14th St SW priced from $600. Pointe Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable College Hills apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
914 14th St SW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$600
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
614 1st St S1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Bon Villa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$795
Uptown Square2/12BR,1BA$899
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$949
Park Terrace Apartments1/1.001BR,1BA$1,015
Glen Iris Arms2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level2BR,1BA$1,066
Glen Iris Place2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level, Ba...2BR,1BA$1,143
Parkside Place2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level2BR,1BA$1,339

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hills, AL

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Hills area is the $1.79 price per square foot 3 Regency Model at Crowne on 10th in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $2,610. The second greatest value College Hills apartment is the Opera Model at Theatre Lofts starting at $1,900 with a $1.73 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.
Crowne on 10th3 Regency3BR,3BA$1.79
Theatre LoftsOpera1BR,1BA$1.73
Parkside Place2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level, Co...2BR,1BA$1.65
Idlewild2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level2BR,2BA$1.90
Glen Iris Place2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level, Co...2BR,1BA$1.56
Uptown Square2/12BR,1BA$1.28
Glen Iris Arms2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level2BR,1BA$1.52
Pointe Arlington2/1.002BR,1BA$1.29
Park Terrace Apartments1/1.001BR,1BA$2.03
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$1.94

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College Hills, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #26

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

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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 914 14th St SW which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in College Hills costs $1,700.

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 11 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 $377 which is $1,323 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hills.

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