
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden Highlands Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (16 Rentals)
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The Avenues of Lakeshore

Park Estates Duplexes

The Park at Carlyle and Callington

914 14th St SW
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The Park at Buckingham

Vines at Hillside

Forest Hills Village

The Park at Wellington

5710 Monte Sano Dr
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2500 Tempest Dr SW

The Park at Callington

Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley

The Pearl at Homewood

Cadence at Bluff Park
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Garden Highlands, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Garden Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Highlands Studio Apartments | $944 | $944 | $944 |
| Garden Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,417 | $675 | $2,214 |
| Garden Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $750 | $2,690 |
| Garden Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $1,269 | $2,850 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Garden Highlands Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Garden Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Garden 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 Garden Highlands apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 914 14th St SW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Pearl at Homewood | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Vines at Hillside | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio,1BA | $854 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden Highlands, AL
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garden Highlands area is the $1.34 price per square foot The Vestavia Model at The Oxmoor in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,780. The second greatest value Garden Highlands apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at The Pearl at Homewood starting at $1,589 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garden Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxmoor | The Vestavia | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| The Pearl at Homewood | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Century Lakeshore Crossings | London Sunroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Cadence at Bluff Park | 2AX | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Vines at Hillside | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| The Park at Callington | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 5710 Monte Sano Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Park Estates Duplexes | 1 bedroom x 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 914 14th St SW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGarden Highlands, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #45
Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garden Highlands Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garden Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Garden Highlands is 914 14th St SW which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Garden Highlands costs $1,597.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Garden Highlands?
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 94 regular apartments in Garden Highlands 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 Garden Highlands?
Cheap apartments in Garden Highlands have an average cost of $861 which is $736 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garden Highlands.
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