Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Five Points West Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $483 (40 Rentals)

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Deer Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

304 16th Plz SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

914 14th St SW

914 14th St SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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1 Bedroom Apartments

Four Winds West

1301 Monroe Ave 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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Five Points West, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Five Points West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Five Points West area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Serenity at Valley Creek priced from $750. Vines at Hillside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Five Points West apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Serenity at Valley Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1BA$800
1229 8th Ave W, Birmingham, AL 352082BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$925
5710 Monte Sano Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
Park Terrace Apartments1/1.001BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Five Points West, AL

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Five Points West area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1229 8th Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35208 in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value Five Points West apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Vines at Hillside starting at $799 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Five Points West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Five Points West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1229 8th Ave W, Birmingham, AL 352082BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.93
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.98
Serenity at Valley Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
5710 Monte Sano Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.36
Park Terrace Apartments1/1.001BR,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Five Points West Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Five Points West Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Five Points West Apartment is $750 at Serenity at Valley Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Five Points West Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Five Points West is starting from $799 at Vines at Hillside.

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