
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (74 Rentals)
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1716 32nd Pl N

2325 10th Ct S

624 1st St W

2613 11th Ave S

618 1st St W

Pointe Arlington

Montrose and Montclair

The Marshall on 3rd

1512 11th Ave N
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Market Lofts on Third

The Sheraton

Carlisle Terrace

Park Place

2608 20th Ave N

Lakeview

1340 32nd St S

The Frank

1227 29th St S

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The Dagny

Highland Riviera

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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 | $1,214 | $741 | $2,208 |
| Druid Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Druid Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,129 | $595 | $3,595 |
| Druid Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $900 | $3,575 |
| Druid Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $799 | $2,300 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Pointe Arlington priced from $700. Clairmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $738. Here are the most affordable Druid Hills apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Clairmont Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $738 |
| Montrose and Montclair | Studio Apartment - Montrose | Studio,1BA | $741 |
| The Marshall on 3rd | 4BR/4BA - D1 | 4BR,4BA | $799 |
| Market Lofts on Third | Studio - Design 2 | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Carlisle Terrace | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Courtyard Facing | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Cavalier | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Unit 1 | 1BR,1BA | $836 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Frank | Studio 1 Bath-I | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills, AL
As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Druid Hills area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Druid Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at Carol Court starting at $1,103 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood. 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 | $1.29 |
| Carol Court | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Cavalier | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Unit 1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Highland Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Uptown Square | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Carlisle Terrace | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Pointe Arlington | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Clairmont Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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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 $899.
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 $2,630.
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 131 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 $541 which is $2,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Druid Hills.
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