
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Brownville Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (10 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Brownville area of Birmingham.


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East Brownville, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Brownville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brownville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $675 | $1,700 |
| East Brownville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $750 | $2,410 |
| East Brownville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $1,429 | $2,625 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Brownville Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available East Brownville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Brownville area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek priced from $675. The Oxmoor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,214. Here are the most affordable East Brownville apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Oxmoor | The Desoto | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Lakeshore Ridge | Turquoise | 1BR,1BA | $1,282 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Brownville, AL
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Brownville area is the $1.51 price per square foot Athens Sunroom Model at Century Lakeshore Crossings in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,441. The second greatest value East Brownville apartment is the The Desoto Model at The Oxmoor starting at $1,235 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Brownville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Lakeshore Crossings | Athens Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| The Oxmoor | The Desoto | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Lakeshore Ridge | Cobalt | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| Stonegate Apartment Homes | Andes Elite | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| MAA Ross Bridge | Berkeley | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Ashby at Ross Bridge | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| The Station at Lakeshore | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Brownville Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Brownville?
The cheapest apartment in East Brownville is Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in East Brownville costs $1,897.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Brownville?
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 35 regular apartments in East Brownville 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 East Brownville?
Cheap apartments in East Brownville have an average cost of $611 which is $1,286 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Brownville.
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