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

1858 17th Ct N

1512 11th Ave N

The Sheraton

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Montrose and Montclair

Market Lofts on Third

Park Place

The Frank

55 Hanover Cir
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2113 23rd St N

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Druid Hills, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Druid Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Druid Hills Studio Apartments | $1,222 | $810 | $2,402 |
| Druid Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $715 | $10,000+ |
| Druid Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,046 | $775 | $3,640 |
| Druid Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $900 | $4,221 |
| Druid Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $785 | $3,383 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Druid Hills Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Villa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $700 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR, 1BA | $700 |
| Magnolia Creek | Unit 1908 | 2BR, 1BA | $799 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio, 1BA | $810 |
| Montrose and Montclair | Studio Apartment - Montrose | Studio, 1BA | $844 |
| Uptown Square | 2/1 | 2BR, 1BA | $899 |
| Chateau Avalon | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - No W/D | 1BR, 1BA | $918 |
| Park Place | Magnolia | 2BR, 1BA | $981 |
| The Frank | Studio 1 Bath-I | Studio, 1BA | $989 |
| Bankhead Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
| The Waites | B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.68 |
| Lumen in Birmingham | C2 | 3BR, 3BA | $0.94 |
| Magnolia Creek | Unit 1908 | 2BR, 1BA | $0.89 |
| The 700 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| Clairmont Apartments | 2 BR / 1 BTH | 2BR, 1BA | $1.35 |
| Park Place | Willow | 1BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| Chateau Avalon | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - No W/D | 1BR, 1BA | $1.28 |
| Uptown Square | 2/1 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.28 |
| Pointe Arlington | 2/1.00 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
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Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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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