Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastlake Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Eastlake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastlake area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Vue at Crestwood priced from $899. Crestwood Green Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Eastlake apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$899
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$929
Union at Cooper HillWestern2BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastlake, AL

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastlake area is the $1.51 price per square foot Clover Model at Avondale Gardens in the in the Woodlawn neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Eastlake apartment is the Western Model at Union at Cooper Hill starting at $999 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastlake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avondale GardensClover3BR,2BA$1.51
Union at Cooper HillWestern2BR,1BA$1.18
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$1.10
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$1.24
Axel Row ApartmentsA61BR,1BA$1.84
659 Ridge Top Cir, Unit 659B659 Ridge Top CirStudio ,1BA$1.36

Getting Around the Eastlake Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastlake Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastlake?

The cheapest apartment in Eastlake is Vue at Crestwood which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Eastlake costs $1,259.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastlake?

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 4 regular apartments in Eastlake 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 Eastlake?

Cheap apartments in Eastlake have an average cost of $403 which is $856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastlake.

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