Cheap Homes for Rent in Gate City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (30 Rentals)

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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 Twin Gates priced from $675. The Views at Irondale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Gate City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
The Views at Irondale2-12BR,1BA$850
Village at Grants MillA11BR,1BA$894
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$899
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$929
Union at Cooper HillWestern2BR,1BA$999
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Lawrence2BR,2BA$1,339
The Station at Crestline HeightsThe Dexter1BR,1BA$1,595
Tapestry ParkJacquard2BR,2BA$1,735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gate City, AL

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gate City area is the $1.46 price per square foot Jacquard Model at Tapestry Park in the in the Eastwood neighborhood starting from $1,735. The second greatest value Gate City apartment is the The Berkley Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook starting at $1,364 with a $1.26 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.
Tapestry ParkJacquard2BR,2BA$1.46
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Berkley1BR,1.5BA$1.26
Union at Cooper HillRedmont2BR,2BA$1.22
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$1.10
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.90
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$1.24
The Station at Crestline HeightsThe Ridge1BR,1BA$2.39
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$1.26
Village at Grants MillA11BR,1BA$1.52

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Gate City, Birmingham, AL

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gate City

What type of rentals are currently available in Gate City?

There are currently 92 Apartments for Rent in Gate City, AL with pricing that ranges from $675 to $8,208. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gate City ranging from $600 to $2,600.

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 $600 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,199.

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