
Cheap Homes for Rent in College Hills Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (35 Rentals)
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1112 4th Ave W

1415 12th Ave N

2113 23rd St N

324 15th Ave W
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2605 23rd St Ensley

1720 Cullman Ave

831 4th Ct W

620 10th Ave W

2529 20th Street Ensley

2428 21st Ave N
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2428 21st Ave N

2034 49th St Ensley

1529 1st Ave W

1529 1st Ave W

2915 Z Ave

1828 St Charles Ct SW
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1924 Portage Ave

450 4th Thomas St

1621 2nd Ct W

1611 15th Ave N

2828 24th Street Ensley

1860 Woodland Ave
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1337 Woodland Ave SW

1230 4th Terrace W

1860 Woodland Ave SW

952 7th St SW

114 Avenue Z

536 16th Way SW
College Hills, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in College Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Hills 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $953 | $745 | $1,250 |
College Hills 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,240 | $795 | $2,700 |
College Hills 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,339 | $1,000 | $1,995 |
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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 18, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about College Hills
What type of rentals are currently available in College Hills?
There are currently 179 Apartments for Rent in College Hills, AL with pricing that ranges from $599 to $5,235. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College Hills ranging from $700 to $2,700.
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 $700 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,204.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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