Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (46 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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Rhodes Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rhodes Villas

2901-2905 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Towers
Studio Apartments

Highland Towers

2257 Highland Ave 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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Hermosa
Studio Apartments

Hermosa

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

Highland Court

2525 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Carlisle Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carlisle Terrace

1223-1225 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Montcalm
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montcalm

2927 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Lakeview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

724 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Highland Club
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Club

1200 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Redmont Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Redmont Square

1300 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Foundry Yards
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foundry Yards

10 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Fourth Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth Apartments

3732 4th AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Phares
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Phares

2310 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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 Rhodes Villas priced from $749. Montrose and Montclair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $772. Here are the most affordable Druid Hills apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rhodes Villas1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$749
Montrose and MontclairStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$772
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$785
PharesStudioStudio,1BA$793
The Murals on Niazuma1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$799
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$811
Highland Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B1BR,1BA$844
Lofts at American Life0/1 - Five Points Floor Plan - 04Studio,1BA$875
Tower on TenthFive PointsStudio,1BA$897

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills, AL

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Druid Hills area is the $1.39 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Druid Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment Model at The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included! starting at $1,853 with a $1.33 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.
The 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.39
The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included!2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.33
Fix Play Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Hillside ManorTownhome with W/D2BR,1.5BA$1.17
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Park PlaceWillow1BR,1BA$1.21
Highland Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B1BR,1BA$1.19
PharesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38
The Murals on Niazuma1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Druid Hills, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 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 $897.

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

The cheapest apartment in Druid Hills is The Murals on Niazuma which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Druid Hills costs $2,536.

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 43 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 $247 which is $2,289 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Druid Hills.

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