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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. The Marshall on 3rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable College Hills apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
The Marshall on 3rd4BR/4BA - D14BR,4BA$799
Glen Iris Arms1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, First Level, ...1BR,1BA$814
Dana Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level1BR,1BA$897
Mesa Verde1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$937

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hills, AL

As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Hills area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Model at The Ellys in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value College Hills apartment is the Two-Story One Bedroom Loft-A5 Model at Denham Lofts starting at $1,975 with a $2.17 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.
The Ellys2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.43
Denham LoftsTwo-Story One Bedroom Loft-A51BR,1BA$2.17
Parkside Place2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level, Co...2BR,1BA$1.55
Idlewild2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level2BR,2BA$1.71
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Charles1BR,1BA$1.91
Flanagan Flats1x1 - Renovated Kitchen and Shower1BR,1BA$1.53
Dana Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level1BR,1BA$1.31
Pointe Arlington2/1.002BR,1BA$1.29
Mesa Verde1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.59
Glen Iris Arms1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Hills, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #33

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about College Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in College Hills?

There are currently 172 Apartments for Rent in College Hills, AL with pricing that ranges from $675 to $17,756. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College Hills ranging from $589 to $2,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in College Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in College Hills ranges from $589 to $2,550 with an average monthly rent of $1,189.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in College Hills?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in College Hills range from $900 to $5,395, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $795 to $2,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

Expert Rental Resources

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