
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crestwood Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Crestwood area of Birmingham.


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Linwood Park

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Crestwood, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crestwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $848 | $1,425 |
| Crestwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,312 | $1,089 | $8,437 |
| Crestwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,554 | $4,554 | $4,554 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Crestwood Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Crestwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crestwood area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at 5th Avenue Apartments priced from $848. Avondale Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,037. Here are the most affordable Crestwood apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $848 |
| Avondale Point | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - 4420 Building | 2BR,1BA | $1,037 |
| The Avondale Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| Linwood Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,128 |
| Linden Avondale | Aster | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestwood, AL
As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crestwood area is the $1.50 price per square foot B2 Model at Axel Row Apartments in the in the Inglenook neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Crestwood apartment is the Aster Model at Linden Avondale starting at $1,374 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crestwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axel Row Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Linden Avondale | Aster | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Linwood Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| The Avondale Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Avondale Point | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - 4420 Building | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crestwood Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crestwood?
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 3 regular apartments in Crestwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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