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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 (29 Rentals)
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Montrose and Montclair
1226-1228 29th St SBirmingham, 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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Donegal Place
2964 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Union at Cooper Hill
1522 Cooper Hill RdBirmingham, AL 35210
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2410 Arlington Crescent
2410 Arlington CrescentBirmingham, AL 35205
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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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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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Summit on 34th
1325 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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South Hill (Highland Park)
909 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The 700
700 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Cliff Terrace
3477 Cliff Ter SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Linwood Park
4241 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Highland Riviera
1205 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Met on 7th
2900 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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5811 2nd Ave N, Unit 5811 2nd Ave n
5811 2nd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35212
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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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The Fairways
1237-1245 38th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
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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 | $1,070 | $785 | $1,709 |
| Crestwood South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,362 | $675 | $2,500 |
| Crestwood South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $750 | $2,650 |
| Crestwood South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $875 | $3,275 |
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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. Montrose and Montclair 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Gates | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Montrose and Montclair | Studio Apartment - Montrose | Studio,1BA | $785 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $831 |
| Carlisle Terrace | Studio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard Facing, Upd... | Studio,1BA | $837 |
| Donegal Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $861 |
| Union at Cooper Hill | Hamilton | 2BR,1BA | $874 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Vue at Crestwood | The Cahaba | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestwood South, AL
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crestwood South area is the $1.27 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Crestwood South apartment is the The Bentley Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook starting at $1,305 with a $1.19 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 | $1.27 |
| Retreat at Mountain Brook | The Bentley | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Vue at Crestwood | The Cahaba | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Crestwood Green Apartments | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Twin Gates | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Mill House | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Carlisle Terrace | Studio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard Facing, Upd... | Studio ,1BA | $1.41 |
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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 $899.
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 $1,739.
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 27 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 $498 which is $1,241 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crestwood South.
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