
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Echo Highlands Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (19 Rentals)
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Echo Highlands, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Echo Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Highlands Studio Apartments | $695 | $650 | $725 |
| Echo Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $772 | $530 | $1,000 |
| Echo Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $974 | $565 | $1,245 |
| Echo Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,080 | $665 | $1,299 |
| Echo Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,307 | $1,200 | $1,415 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Echo Highlands Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Echo Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Echo Highlands area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Springville Landing Apartments priced from $530. Amberwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. Here are the most affordable Echo Highlands apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springville Landing Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $530 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes | A1 Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| The Pointe | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Echo Highlands, AL
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Echo Highlands area is the $0.65 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Springville Landing Apartments in the in the Maple Grove neighborhood starting from $665. The second greatest value Echo Highlands apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at The Raintree Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Apple Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Echo Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springville Landing Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.65 |
| The Raintree Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Center Pointe | Platinum 2BR, 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Carson Crest Apartments & Townhomes | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Summer Rise | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Park at Carson | 2x2 The Carson 858sf 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| The Pointe | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Echo Highlands Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Echo Highlands?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Echo Highlands is under $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Echo Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Echo Highlands is Springville Landing Apartments which is listed at $530, while the average apartment in Echo Highlands costs $1,307.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Echo Highlands?
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 8 regular apartments in Echo Highlands 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 Echo Highlands?
Cheap apartments in Echo Highlands have an average cost of $295 which is $1,012 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Echo Highlands.
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