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Twin Gates
7741-7745 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35206
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crestwood South Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (28 Rentals)
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Clairmont Apartments
2930 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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2410 Arlington Crescent
2410 Arlington CrescentBirmingham, AL 35205
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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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Carlisle Terrace
1223-1225 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Vue at Crestwood
1000 Eagle View DrBirmingham, AL 35212
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Union at Cooper Hill
1522 Cooper Hill RdBirmingham, AL 35210
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The Views at Irondale
7716 Sunrise CirBirmingham, AL 35210
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Crestwood Green Apartments
701 Crest Valley WayBirmingham, AL 35212
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Lakeview
724 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Oakmont Apartments
2305 Arlington CresBirmingham, 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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Linwood Park
4241 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Tapestry Park
801 Montclair RdBirmingham, AL 35213
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Lakeview Green
2901 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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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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Mill House
1504 21st Way SBirmingham, AL 35205
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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 | $1,178 | $810 | $1,689 |
| Crestwood South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $675 | $2,500 |
| Crestwood South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,742 | $750 | $8,175 |
| Crestwood South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $1,219 | $4,974 |
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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. Clairmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Crestwood South apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Twin Gates | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Clairmont Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Carlisle Terrace | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $857 |
| Union at Cooper Hill | Chattanooga | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Vue at Crestwood | The Cahaba | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Crestwood Green Apartments | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestwood South, AL
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crestwood South area is the $1.06 price per square foot The Presley Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook in the in the Eastwood neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Crestwood South apartment is the Penthouse Model at The 700 starting at $2,020 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Southside Birmingham 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. |
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| Retreat at Mountain Brook | The Presley | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.06 |
| The 700 | Penthouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| Vue at Crestwood | The Cahaba | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Oakmont Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Twin Gates | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Crestwood Green Apartments | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Carlisle Terrace | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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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 $950.
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 $1,660.
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 22 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 $406 which is $1,254 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crestwood South.
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