
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Collegeville Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (22 Rentals)
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1300 16th St N

1716 32nd Pl N

1309 16th St N

1224 Maple St

1141 Wharton Ave

3912 39th Ave N
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1911 19th Ct N

2608 20th Ave N

Birmingham Overlook

Norwood Oaks Apartments

Uptown Stadium

The Pointe North

2113 23rd St N
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1721 35th Ave N

Bon Villa Apartments

Magnolia Creek

1994 18th Pl N

2012 18th Pl N

4231 40th Ave N

109 14th Ct W
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Collegeville, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Collegeville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collegeville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,156 | $545 | $1,550 |
| Collegeville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $972 | $595 | $1,875 |
| Collegeville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,268 | $1,850 | $4,687 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Collegeville Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Collegeville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Collegeville area of Birmingham, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Bon Villa Apartments priced from $795. Magnolia Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Collegeville apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Villa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Magnolia Creek | Unit 1909 | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| Uptown Square | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Linden Avondale | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Collegeville, AL
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Collegeville area is the $0.89 price per square foot Unit 1909 Model at Magnolia Creek in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Collegeville apartment is the Magnolia Model at Linden Avondale starting at $1,300 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Collegeville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Creek | Unit 1909 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Linden Avondale | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Bon Villa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Uptown Square | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Best Local Schools in Collegeville, Birmingham, AL
George Washington Carver High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Collegeville Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Collegeville?
The cheapest apartment in Collegeville is Linden Avondale which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Collegeville costs $3,268.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Collegeville?
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 1 regular apartments in Collegeville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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