Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastlake Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (17 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Eastlake area of Birmingham.

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7128 4th AV, S, Unit #B

7128 4th AV, S
BirminghamAL35206

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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 Twin Gates priced from $675. Westridge Apartments East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Eastlake apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Westridge Apartments East1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Union at Cooper HillHamilton2BR,1BA$874
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$899
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastlake, AL

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastlake area is the $1.04 price per square foot Calluna Model at Crestwood Green Apartments in the in the Woodlawn neighborhood starting from $1,219. The second greatest value Eastlake apartment is the 7805 3rd Ave S Model at 7805 3rd Ave S, Unit A starting at $1,100 with a $1.00 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.
Crestwood Green ApartmentsCalluna3BR,2BA$1.04
7805 3rd Ave S, Unit A7805 3rd Ave S2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Union at Cooper HillRedmont2BR,2BA$1.27
7721 1st Avenue SouthApt 83BR,1BA$0.97
Westridge Apartments East1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.89
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$1.10
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.90
Linwood Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.58
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$1.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastlake Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastlake?

The cheapest apartment in Eastlake is Twin Gates which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Eastlake costs $1,219.

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 3 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 $473 which is $746 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastlake.

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