
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (46 Rentals)
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The Sheraton

2032 Stouts Rd

The Murals on Niazuma

1512 11th Ave N
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Lofts at American Life

Market Lofts on Third

2608 20th Ave N

Tower on Tenth

Park Place

Thomas Jefferson Towers

Advenir at Station 121

The Dagny
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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 |
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Druid Hills Studio Apartments | $1,387 | $772 | $2,889 |
Druid Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $811 | $3,328 |
Druid Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,163 | $795 | $4,427 |
Druid Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,779 | $1,150 | $5,250 |
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There are currently 46 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rhodes Villas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
Montrose and Montclair | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $772 |
The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $785 |
Phares | Studio | Studio,1BA | $793 |
The Murals on Niazuma | 1 Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Bankhead Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $811 |
Highland Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B | 1BR,1BA | $844 |
Lofts at American Life | 0/1 - Five Points Floor Plan - 04 | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Tower on Tenth | Five Points | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The 700 | Penthouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included! | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Fix Play Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Hillside Manor | Townhome with W/D | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Park Place | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Highland Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Phares | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
The Murals on Niazuma | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDruid Hills, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #5
Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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