Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crestwood North Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (23 Rentals)

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Crestwood North, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Crestwood North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crestwood North area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Murals on Niazuma priced from $799. 5th Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $824. Here are the most affordable Crestwood North apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Murals on Niazuma1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$799
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$824
The SheratonLarge StudioStudio,1BA$860
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$929

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestwood North, AL

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crestwood North area is the $1.09 price per square foot The Winsford Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook in the in the Eastwood neighborhood starting from $1,585. The second greatest value Crestwood North apartment is the The Montclair Model at Vue at Crestwood starting at $1,199 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crestwood North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Winsford3BR,2BA$1.09
Vue at CrestwoodThe Montclair2BR,2BA$1.03
Avondale GardensBegonia2BR,2BA$1.58
Union at Cooper HillWestern2BR,1BA$1.18
The 7001 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11
3919 38th Ave N, Unit 39193919 38th Ave N2BR,1BA$1.19
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$1.24
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.32
Summit on 34th1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Crestwood North, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Crestwood North Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 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 Crestwood North Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Crestwood North?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crestwood North is under $1,090.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crestwood North?

The cheapest apartment in Crestwood North is The Murals on Niazuma which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Crestwood North costs $2,266.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crestwood North?

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 31 regular apartments in Crestwood North 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 Crestwood North?

Cheap apartments in Crestwood North have an average cost of $302 which is $1,964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crestwood North.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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