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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
Crestwood Green ApartmentsBamboo2BR,1BA$989
Village at Grants MillB12BR,2BA$1,128
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Oaks2BR,2BA$1,274
Tapestry ParkMonet1BR,1BA$1,296
The Station at Crestline HeightsThe Ridge1BR,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gate City, AL

As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gate City area is the $1.11 price per square foot The Easton Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook in the in the Eastwood neighborhood starting from $1,310. The second greatest value Gate City apartment is the B1 Model at Village at Grants Mill starting at $1,128 with a $1.10 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 Easton2BR,2BA$1.11
Village at Grants MillB12BR,2BA$1.10
Crestwood Green ApartmentsBamboo2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Union at Cooper HillWestern2BR,1BA$1.18
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$1.10
Tapestry ParkMonet1BR,1BA$1.71
The Station at Crestline HeightsThe Dexter1BR,1BA$2.47

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gate City, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #49

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gate City

What type of rentals are currently available in Gate City?

There are currently 87 Apartments for Rent in Gate City, AL with pricing that ranges from $620 to $3,070. There are also 119 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gate City ranging from $650 to $3,395.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gate City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gate City ranges from $650 to $3,395 with an average monthly rent of $1,289.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

Written by: Larry Allen

Hi. Larry Allen here, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Birmingham, AL.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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