Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Five Points West Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $400 (4 Rentals)

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Westbury Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Apartments

3225 Ave S Apartment HBirmingham, AL 35208
Corporate Housing
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Vines at Hillside
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vines at Hillside

5817 Monte Sano Rd 9Birmingham, AL 35228

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300 55th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

300 55th St

300 55th StFairfield, AL 35064

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Five Points West, AL

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Five Points West 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 Five Points West 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 Five Points West 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 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 $600 at 914 14th St SW.

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 $750 at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek.

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