Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ensley Highlands Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $400 (39 Rentals)

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Deer Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

304 16th Plz SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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914 14th St SW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

914 14th St SW

914 14th St SWBirmingham, AL 35211

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Vines at Hillside
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vines at Hillside

5817 Monte Sano Rd 9Birmingham, AL 35228

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Ensley Highlands, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ensley Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ensley Highlands area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at 914 14th St SW priced from $600. Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Ensley Highlands apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
914 14th St SW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$600
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1BA$800
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
5710 Monte Sano Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ensley Highlands, AL

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ensley Highlands area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Vines at Hillside in the in the Five Points West neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Ensley Highlands apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at Fountain Blue starting at $800 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ensley Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.98
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
5710 Monte Sano Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.36
1001 21st Street Ensley, Unit B1001 21st Street Ensley2BR,1BA$1.07
914 14th St SW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ensley Highlands Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ensley Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ensley Highlands Apartment is $600 at 914 14th St SW.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ensley Highlands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ensley Highlands is starting from $750 at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek.

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