Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $330 (66 Rentals)

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Montrose and Montclair
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$844 - $1,461

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Base Rent$844 - $1,461

Total Monthly Price$844 - $1,461
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Montrose and Montclair

1226-1228 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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property at 55 Hanover Cir
$1,000 - $1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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55 Hanover Cir

BirminghamAL35205
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Birmingham Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birmingham Overlook

2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
Senior Living
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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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Highland Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Towers

2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS

3053 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Magnolia Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Creek

1908 18th Pl NBirmingham, AL 35234
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Celeste Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Celeste Manor

1229 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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St. Anne
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Anne

2925 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cavalier
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier

3121 Hillside AveBirmingham, AL 35205
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Uptown Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Square

2300 21st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35234

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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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The Murals on Niazuma
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Murals on Niazuma

2612 Niazuma 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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Highland Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Court

2525 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Club
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Club

1200 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Duncan Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Duncan Flats

809 30th 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 2 Beds unit found at Bon Villa Apartments priced from $700. Pointe Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Druid Hills apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bon Villa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$700
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR, 1BA$700
Magnolia CreekUnit 19082BR, 1BA$799
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio, 1BA$810
Montrose and MontclairStudio Apartment - MontroseStudio, 1BA$844
Uptown Square2/12BR, 1BA$899
Chateau Avalon1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - No W/D1BR, 1BA$918
Park PlaceMagnolia2BR, 1BA$981
The FrankStudio 1 Bath-IStudio, 1BA$989
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1,007

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills, AL

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Druid Hills area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Druid Hills apartment is the B1 Model at The Waites in the Smithfield neighborhood starting at $1,850 with a $1.68 price per square foot. 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.
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.07
The WaitesB12BR, 2BA$1.68
Lumen in BirminghamC23BR, 3BA$0.94
Magnolia CreekUnit 19082BR, 1BA$0.89
The 7001 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.29
Clairmont Apartments2 BR / 1 BTH2BR, 1BA$1.35
Park PlaceWillow1BR, 1BA$1.29
Chateau Avalon1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - No W/D1BR, 1BA$1.28
Uptown Square2/12BR, 1BA$1.28
Pointe Arlington2/1.002BR, 1BA$1.29

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Druid Hills, Birmingham, AL

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

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Druid Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Druid Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Druid Hills is under $1,007.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Druid Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Druid Hills is Pointe Arlington which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Druid Hills costs $1,618.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Druid Hills?

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 45 regular apartments in Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills?

Cheap apartments in Druid Hills have an average cost of $740 which is $878 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Druid Hills.

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