
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crestwood Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (13 Rentals)
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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 |
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Crestwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $700 | $1,500 |
Crestwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $800 | $1,899 |
Crestwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,850 | $2,150 |
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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 Duke Complex priced from $700. Spring Street Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,082. Here are the most affordable Crestwood apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Duke Complex | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Spring Street Flats | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,082 |
Avondale Gardens | Aster | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Axel Row Apartments | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestwood, AL
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crestwood area is the $1.60 price per square foot Clover Model at Avondale Gardens in the in the Woodlawn neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Crestwood apartment is the 1x1 Model at Duke Complex starting at $700 with a $0.88 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. |
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Avondale Gardens | Clover | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
Duke Complex | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
Axel Row Apartments | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Spring Street Flats | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCrestwood, Birmingham, AL
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Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crestwood Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crestwood?
The cheapest apartment in Crestwood is Duke Complex which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Crestwood costs $1,999.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Crestwood?
Cheap apartments in Crestwood have an average cost of $160 which is $1,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crestwood.
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