Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gate City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (44 Rentals)

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8315 1st Ave N

BirminghamAL35206

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Crestwood Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Hills

1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Duke Complex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Duke Complex

5013 9th Ct NBirmingham, AL 35212
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Madrid Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Madrid Apartments

7745 Madrid AveBirmingham, AL 35206
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Gate City, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gate City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gate City area of Birmingham, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Union at Cooper Hill priced from $874. Vue at Crestwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Gate City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union at Cooper HillHamilton2BR,1BA$874
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$899
Village at Grants MillA11BR,1BA$975
Crestwood Green ApartmentsBamboo2BR,1BA$989
Tapestry ParkLe Jardin1BR,1BA$1,303
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Oaks2BR,2BA$1,371
The Station at Crestline HeightsThe Ridge1BR,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gate City, AL

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gate City area is the $1.05 price per square foot The Winsford Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook in the in the Eastwood neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Gate City apartment is the Pacific Model at Union at Cooper Hill starting at $1,289 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gate City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Winsford3BR,2BA$1.05
Union at Cooper HillPacific2BR,2BA$1.29
Crestwood Green ApartmentsBamboo2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$1.10
Tapestry ParkLe Jardin1BR,1BA$1.73
The Station at Crestline HeightsThe Dexter1BR,1BA$2.47
Village at Grants MillA11BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gate City, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #47

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gate City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gate City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gate City Apartment is $899 at Vue at Crestwood.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gate City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gate City is starting from $874 at Union at Cooper Hill.

What is the most affordable Gate City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gate City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crestwood Green Apartments and starts from $1,219.

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