
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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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 | $1,276 | $831 | $1,525 |
| Crestwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,322 | $900 | $5,811 |
| Crestwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $1,850 | $4,320 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Avondale Forest priced from $916. Fourth Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $991. Here are the most affordable Crestwood apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Forest | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $916 |
| Fourth Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI | 2BR,1BA | $991 |
| Spring Street Flats | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,106 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestwood, AL
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crestwood area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI Model at Fourth Apartments in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $991. The second greatest value Crestwood apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Model at Avondale Forest starting at $916 with a $1.22 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Avondale Forest | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Spring Street Flats | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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