
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Gate City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (26 Rentals)


The Views at Irondale

7728 Rugby Ave

Union at Cooper Hill

Crestwood Green Apartments
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7750 Rugby Ave

7719 7th Ave S

7711 7th Ave S

7701 7th Ave S

7736 Rugby Ave

7716 5th Ave S

8017 6th Ave N

7703 6th Ave N
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8125 2nd Ave S

4701 4th Ave S

6813 5th Terrace N

5345 Georgia Rd

8349 8th Ave S
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633 62nd St S

6832 6th Ct S

630 77th St S

630 77th St N

7224 Queenstown Ave
Gate City, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gate City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Gate City Studio Apartments | $1,169 | $1,019 | $1,319 |
Gate City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $650 | $2,602 |
Gate City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $700 | $3,662 |
Gate City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,107 | $1,050 | $3,678 |
Gate City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $1,515 | $1,515 |
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Getting Around the Gate City Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
14 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
18 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
23 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gate City Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gate City?
The cheapest apartment in Gate City is The Views at Irondale which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Gate City costs $1,802.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gate City?
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 8 regular apartments in Gate City 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 Gate City?
Cheap apartments in Gate City have an average cost of $140 which is $1,662 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gate City.
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