Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (66 Rentals)

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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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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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Davis House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Davis House

1117 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Celeste Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Celeste Manor

1229 29th St 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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The Murals on Niazuma
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Murals on Niazuma

2612 Niazuma Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Hermosa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hermosa

1127 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cavalier
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier

3121 Hillside AveBirmingham, 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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Donegal Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Donegal Place

2964 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, 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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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. Tower on Tenth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $784. Here are the most affordable Druid Hills apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
Tower on TenthFive PointsStudio,1BA$784
Celeste Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$791
HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Lofts at American Life0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09Studio,1BA$850
Chateau AvalonEfficiency Apartment with BalconyStudio,1BA$857
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$899
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills, AL

As of December 14, 2025 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 Townhome with W/D Model at Hillside Manor starting at $1,163 with a $1.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Hillside ManorTownhome with W/D2BR,1.5BA$1.18
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Alight Birmingham2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.77
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Fourth Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.38
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$1.17
33rd Street Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.35
Pointe Arlington2/1.002BR,1BA$1.29
Celeste Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Druid Hills, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #4

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!

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 $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 $2,245.

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 116 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 $758 which is $1,487 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Druid Hills.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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