Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gate City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (33 Rentals)

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Crestwood Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Hills

1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Twin Gates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Gates

7741-7745 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35206
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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 1 Bed unit found at Duke Complex priced from $700. The Views at Irondale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Gate City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$700
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$799
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$899
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$929
Union at Cooper HillRedmont2BR,2BA$1,099
The Station at Crestline HeightsThe Ridge1BR,1BA$1,545
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Winsford3BR,2BA$1,779
Tapestry ParkJacquard2BR,2BA$1,788

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gate City, AL

As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gate City area is the $1.23 price per square foot The Winsford Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook in the in the Eastwood neighborhood starting from $1,779. The second greatest value Gate City apartment is the Jacquard Model at Tapestry Park starting at $1,788 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Eastwood 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$1.23
Tapestry ParkJacquard2BR,2BA$1.51
Union at Cooper HillRedmont2BR,2BA$1.12
Duke Complex2x12BR,1BA$1.06
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$1.24
The Station at Crestline HeightsThe Dexter1BR,1BA$2.25
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$1.18
Vue at CrestwoodStudioStudio ,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gate City, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #45

Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Gate City, Birmingham, AL

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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 Duke Complex which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Gate City costs $1,819.

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 2 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 $142 which is $1,677 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gate City.

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