
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Gate City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $850 (20 Rentals)


8428 9th Ave S

The Views at Irondale
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7728 Rugby Ave

Union at Cooper Hill

Crestwood Green Apartments

6905 65th St S

7740 Rugby Ave

7705 6th Ave N

740 77th St S
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739 81st St N

8125 2nd Ave S

6813 5th Terrace N

8428 9th Ave S

7423 2nd Ave S
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4701 4th Ave S

630 77th St S
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 | $1,334 | $1,019 | $1,500 |
Gate City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $650 | $2,476 |
Gate City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $850 | $2,975 |
Gate City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $1,000 | $3,609 |
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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 $1,779.
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 6 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 $144 which is $1,635 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gate City.
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