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Twin Gates
7741-7745 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35206
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The Sheraton
2909 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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5th Avenue Apartments
3800 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Lakeview
724 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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The Views at Irondale
7716 Sunrise CirBirmingham, AL 35210
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Union at Cooper Hill
1522 Cooper Hill RdBirmingham, AL 35210
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Vue at Crestwood
1000 Eagle View DrBirmingham, AL 35212
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Crestwood Green Apartments
701 Crest Valley WayBirmingham, AL 35212
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2410 Arlington Crescent
2410 Arlington CrescentBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Terrace
3477 Cliff Ter SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Cliffs
3401 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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The 700
700 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Highland Riviera
1205 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Villas
2724 Niazuma Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Met on 7th
2900 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Crestwood Hills
1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Madrid Apartments
7745 Madrid AveBirmingham, AL 35206
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The Wright
2148 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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33rd Street Apartments
1514 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Duncan Flats
809 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Mill House
1504 21st Way SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Greenview Apartments - Forest Park
901 38th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Skyline
1512 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Avondale Glen
4226 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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5400 Crestwood Blvd
5400 Crestwood BlvdBirmingham, AL 35212
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Crestwood South, Birmingham, AL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crestwood South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood South Studio Apartments | $1,139 | $810 | $1,500 |
| Crestwood South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $675 | $2,500 |
| Crestwood South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $750 | $8,437 |
| Crestwood South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $1,219 | $5,119 |
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Cheapest Available Crestwood South Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crestwood South 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 South 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 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Union at Cooper Hill | Potomac | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestwood South, AL
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crestwood South 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 South apartment is the The Kent Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook starting at $1,452 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Eastwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crestwood South 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 |
| Retreat at Mountain Brook | The Kent | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| Tapestry Park | Jacquard | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Rise Lakeview | The Sloss | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| 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 |
| Mill House | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crestwood South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Crestwood South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crestwood South is under $1,162.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crestwood South?
The cheapest apartment in Crestwood South is Twin Gates which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Crestwood South costs $1,664.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crestwood South?
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 26 regular apartments in Crestwood South 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 South?
Cheap apartments in Crestwood South have an average cost of $451 which is $1,213 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crestwood South.
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