
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crestline Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $800 (28 Rentals)
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The Views at Irondale

Vue at Crestwood

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Highland Cliffs

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Cliff Terrace

Crestwood Green Apartments

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The Avondale Apartments
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Tapestry Park

Axel Row Apartments

The Station at Crestline Heights

5102 Station Dr, Unit 1313

5102 Station Dr, Unit 1309

5102 Station Dr, Unit 2118
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5102 Station Dr, Unit 2116

5102 Station Dr, Unit 2104

5102 Station Dr, Unit 1207

5102 Station Dr, Unit 2122

Stonehenge at Crestline Apartments

Greenview Apartments - Forest Park

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Retreat at Mountain Brook

Crestline Court

120 Bush St

4301 Little River Rd
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Crestline, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crestline?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestline Studio Apartments | $1,059 | $959 | $1,159 |
| Crestline 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,266 | $899 | $2,100 |
| Crestline 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $950 | $8,437 |
| Crestline 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $1,219 | $2,695 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Crestline Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Crestline Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crestline area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Union at Cooper Hill priced from $849. The Views at Irondale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Crestline apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union at Cooper Hill | Potomac | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Highland Cliffs | 1x1 [Renovated, 2nd Floor, Corner, no W/D] | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Cliff Terrace | 1x1 [1st Floor, Renovated] | 1BR,1BA | $921 |
| Crestwood Green Apartments | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| The Avondale Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,111 |
| Linwood Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Village at Grants Mill | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,295 |
| Linden Avondale | Aster | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
| Axel Row Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestline, AL
As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crestline area is the $1.13 price per square foot The Presley Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook in the in the Eastwood neighborhood starting from $1,811. The second greatest value Crestline apartment is the The Highland Model at Vue at Crestwood starting at $1,399 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crestline apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retreat at Mountain Brook | The Presley | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| Vue at Crestwood | The Highland | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Tapestry Park | Jacquard | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Linden Avondale | Aster | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Crestwood Green Apartments | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Linwood Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| The Avondale Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Village at Grants Mill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Union at Cooper Hill | Potomac | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crestline Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crestline?
The cheapest apartment in Crestline is Union at Cooper Hill which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Crestline costs $1,535.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crestline?
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 19 regular apartments in Crestline 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 Crestline?
Cheap apartments in Crestline have an average cost of $395 which is $1,140 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crestline.
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