Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crestwood South Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (28 Rentals)

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Crestwood Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Hills

1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Southcrest
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southcrest

4226 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Avondale Forest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Forest

4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Avondale Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Point

4416 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Linwood Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Park

4241 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Crestwood South, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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 Duke Complex priced from $700. The Sheraton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Crestwood South apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$700
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$785
The Murals on Niazuma1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$799
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$799
Altamont Cliffs1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 1308 and 1316...1BR,1BA$802
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$839
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$899
Summit on 34th1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$939
Union at Cooper HillSouthern2BR,2BA$979
Crestwood Green ApartmentsBamboo2BR,1BA$989

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestwood South, AL

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crestwood South area is the $1.39 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Crestwood South apartment is the The Winsford Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook starting at $1,762 with a $1.22 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Winsford3BR,2BA$1.22
Tapestry ParkJacquard2BR,2BA$1.47
Crestwood Green ApartmentsBamboo2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Union at Cooper HillSouthern2BR,2BA$1.06
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$0.88
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$1.18
Altamont Cliffs1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 1308 and 1316...1BR,1BA$1.23
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.35
Summit on 34th1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Crestwood South, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #21

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 South Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

8 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

14 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 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 $989.

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

The cheapest apartment in Crestwood South is Duke Complex which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Crestwood South costs $1,820.

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 6 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 $205 which is $1,615 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crestwood South.

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