
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden Highlands Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Garden Highlands area of Birmingham.


Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek

The Avenues of Lakeshore

The Park at Callington

The Park at Carlyle and Callington

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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 | $928 | $648 | $974 |
| Garden Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,361 | $675 | $2,214 |
| Garden Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $750 | $2,690 |
| Garden Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,124 | $2,875 |
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There are currently 13 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 Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek priced from $675. The Avenues of Lakeshore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $889. Here are the most affordable Garden Highlands apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio,1BA | $889 |
| The Pearl at Homewood | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large | 2BR,2BA | $955 |
| Cadence at Bluff Park | 1AX | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Park at Callington | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden Highlands, AL
As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garden Highlands area is the $1.31 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at The Pearl at Homewood in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $1,589. The second greatest value Garden Highlands apartment is the Athens Sunroom Model at Century Lakeshore Crossings starting at $1,441 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham 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 Pearl at Homewood | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Century Lakeshore Crossings | Athens Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Cadence at Bluff Park | 2TAX | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| The Oxmoor | The Tannehill | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Lakeshore Ridge | Turquoise | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| 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 |
| Colina WeHo | Avonlea I | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| The Station at Lakeshore | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
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Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Garden Highlands costs $1,759.
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 190 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 $987 which is $772 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garden Highlands.
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