Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ensley Highlands Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $400 (11 Rentals)

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304 16th Plz SWBirmingham, AL 35211

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Ensley Highlands, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ensley Highlands Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ensley Highlands, AL

As of December 13, 2025 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 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek starting at $675 with a $0.96 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
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ensley Highlands, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #95

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Ensley Highlands, Birmingham, AL

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Getting Around the Ensley Highlands Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

11 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $675 at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek.

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!