
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (61 Rentals)
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DMG Mountainside

905 40th St S

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Market Lofts on Third

The Sheraton

The Dulion

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The Frank

The LaSalle

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Tower on Tenth

Lakeview
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915 40th St S

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Vue at Crestwood

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University Place

Crestwood Green Apartments

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Union at Cooper Hill

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Thomas Jefferson Towers

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Met on 7th

Park Place

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The Dagny

The 700
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Linwood Park

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Carriage Court

Citizen Birmingham

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5th Avenue Apartment

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20 Midtown

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The William

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Lakeview Green

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Flats on 4th

Rise Lakeview

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Tapestry Park
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The Fitzroy

Iron City Lofts

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Axel Row Apartments

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Cortland Vesta

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Artisan Flats

The Waites

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The 600

4111 4th Ave S
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The Palmer

The James on Highland

The Station at Crestline Heights

Armour & Co.

Southside Station

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Fix Play Lofts

Lofts on 15th

1139 14th St S

Ideal Building
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Forest Park, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Studio Apartments | $1,154 | $800 | $2,208 |
| Forest Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $770 | $10,000+ |
| Forest Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,988 | $795 | $5,938 |
| Forest Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,271 | $1,157 | $4,495 |
| Forest Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $2,175 | $3,014 |
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There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Forest Park Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Forest Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Park area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Terrace Apartments priced from $770. DMG Mountainside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $773. Here are the most affordable Forest Park apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| DMG Mountainside | Mtn One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $773 |
| The Dulion | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| The Frank | Studio 1 Bath-I | Studio,1BA | $829 |
| The LaSalle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| Vue at Crestwood | The Cahaba | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Tower on Tenth | Five Points | Studio,1BA | $904 |
| Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $942 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, AL
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Park area is the $1.39 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Forest Park apartment is the 1139 A Model at 1139 14th St S starting at $2,199 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The 700 | Penthouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
| 1139 14th St S | 1139 A | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Union at Cooper Hill | Redmont | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| DMG Mountainside | Mtn Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Crestwood Green Apartments | Bamboo | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Vue at Crestwood | The Cahaba | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Linwood Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Park is under $942.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Park?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Park is Terrace Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Forest Park costs $2,544.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Park?
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 159 regular apartments in Forest Park 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 Forest Park?
Cheap apartments in Forest Park have an average cost of $877 which is $1,667 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park.
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