
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crestwood North Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (35 Rentals)
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The Sheraton

5th Avenue Apartment

Union at Cooper Hill

Lakeview

The Views at Irondale

Vue at Crestwood

Crestwood Green Apartments
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2410 Arlington Crescent

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Highland Cliffs

The 700

Highland Riviera Apartments

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The Villas Apartments

Met on 7th

630 63rd St S

Rise Lakeview
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Iron City Lofts

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Cliff Terrace

Axel Row Apartments

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Lakeview Green

1208 34th St S, Unit 3

Tapestry Park

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Cortland Vesta

Greenbriar at the Altamont senior living
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The James on Highland

The Station at Crestline Heights

5102 Station Dr, Unit 1313

Park 35 on Clairmont

5102 Station Dr, Unit 1309

5102 Station Dr, Unit 2116

5102 Station Dr, Unit 2118

559 63rd St S
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5400 Crestwood Blvd

936 54th St S

Retreat at Mountain Brook
Crestwood North, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crestwood North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood North Studio Apartments | $1,180 | $810 | $1,500 |
| Crestwood North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $675 | $6,253 |
| Crestwood North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $750 | $8,165 |
| Crestwood North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $1,219 | $4,793 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Crestwood North Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 Twin Gates priced from $675. The Sheraton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable Crestwood North apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Gates | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Union at Cooper Hill | Hamilton | 2BR,1BA | $874 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Crestwood Green Apartments | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Highland Cliffs | 1x1 [Renovated, 2nd Floor, Corner, W/D] | 1BR,1BA | $1,087 |
| Rise Lakeview | The Rhodes | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Cliff Terrace | 2x1 [2nd Floor, Corner, Renovated] | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Axel Row Apartments | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestwood North, AL
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crestwood North area is the $1.28 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,020. The second greatest value Crestwood North apartment is the Sutherland Model at Tapestry Park starting at $1,825 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Eastwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crestwood North apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 700 | Penthouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| Tapestry Park | Sutherland | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Retreat at Mountain Brook | The Kent | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| 1208 34th St S, Unit 3 | 1208 34th St S | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Twin Gates | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Crestwood Green Apartments | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Rise Lakeview | The Rhodes | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Union at Cooper Hill | Potomac | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCrestwood North, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #21
Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crestwood North?
The cheapest apartment in Crestwood North is Twin Gates which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Crestwood North costs $2,020.
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 45 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 $491 which is $1,529 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crestwood North.
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