Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (63 Rentals)

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Birmingham Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birmingham Overlook

2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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Uptown Stadium
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Stadium

1440 21st St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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The Pointe North
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pointe North

2012 30th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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Clairmont Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Apartments

2930 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Towers

2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Carlisle Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Carlisle Terrace

1223-1225 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Davis House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Davis House

1117 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Rhodes Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rhodes Villas

2901-2905 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Hermosa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hermosa

1127 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Court

2525 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Lofts at American Life
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at American Life

2308-2316 4th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Chateau Avalon
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Avalon

3003 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cavalier
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier

3121 Hillside AveBirmingham, AL 35205
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Saint Anne
1 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Anne

2925 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Montcalm
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montcalm

2927 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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33rd Street Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

33rd Street Apartments

1514 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Druid Hills, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Druid Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Druid Hills area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Pointe Arlington priced from $700. Montrose and Montclair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Druid Hills apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
Montrose and MontclairStudio Apartment - MontroseStudio,1BA$735
Rhodes Villas1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$792
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
Tower on TenthFive PointsStudio,1BA$810
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Highland Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B1BR,1BA$848
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 1Studio,1BA$855
Saint Anne1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$892
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills, AL

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Druid Hills area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Druid Hills apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Goodall-Brown Lofts starting at $1,499 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Druid Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ideal Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Alight Birmingham2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.77
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22
2 4th Ct N, Unit A2 4th Ct N1BR,1BA$1.15
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$1.17
Highland Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B1BR,1BA$1.20
Pointe Arlington2/1.002BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Druid Hills, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #5

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Birmingham, AL. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Druid Hills Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Druid Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Druid Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Druid Hills is at Montrose and Montclair listed at $735.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Druid Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Druid Hills Apartment is $700 at Pointe Arlington.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Druid Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Druid Hills is starting from $800 at Pointe Arlington.

What is the most affordable Druid Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Druid Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place and starts from $1,338.

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