Cheap Homes for Rent in Gate City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (57 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 Duke Complex priced from $735. 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$735
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$799
Union at Cooper HillWestern2BR,1BA$899
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$899
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$929
The Station at Crestline HeightsThe Ridge1BR,1BA$1,545
Tapestry ParkJacquard2BR,2BA$1,670
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Winsford3BR,2BA$1,791

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gate City, AL

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gate City area is the $1.22 price per square foot The Winsford Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook in the in the Eastwood neighborhood starting from $1,768. The second greatest value Gate City apartment is the Jacquard Model at Tapestry Park starting at $1,670 with a $1.41 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$1.22
Tapestry ParkJacquard2BR,2BA$1.41
Union at Cooper HillRedmont2BR,2BA$1.12
Duke Complex2x12BR,1BA$1.06
500 47th St S, Unit Apt.500 47th St S1BR,1BA$1.19
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Gate City

What type of rentals are currently available in Gate City?

There are currently 90 Apartments for Rent in Gate City, AL with pricing that ranges from $650 to $4,015. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gate City ranging from $725 to $4,350.

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 $725 to $4,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,234.

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