
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (35 Rentals)
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401 13th St SW

1337 Alabama Ave SW

1006 4th Ave W

1000 4th Ave W

University Crossings

837 Graymont Ave W
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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 | $1,683 | $1,523 | $2,135 |
College Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $599 | $3,328 |
College Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $640 | $3,610 |
College Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,977 | $900 | $5,235 |
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There are currently 35 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 Pointe Arlington priced from $700. University Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $780. 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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Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
University Crossings | 2 Bed 1 Bath Small | 2BR,1BA | $780 |
1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Glen Iris Place | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Floor,... | 2BR,1BA | $1,091 |
Lumen in Birmingham | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Charles | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
The Ellys | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hills, AL
As of September 19, 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 1412 11th St S Model at 1412 11th St S, Unit #23 starting at $995 with a $1.09 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 |
1412 11th St S, Unit #23 | 1412 11th St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
The Ellys | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
2 4th Ct N, Unit A | 2 4th Ct N | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Idlewild | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
Glen Iris Place | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Floor,... | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Zeppelin | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Pointe Arlington | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
University Crossings | 2 Bed 1 Bath Small | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Hills, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #37
Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $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 Pointe Arlington and starts from $900.
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