Cheap Homes for Rent in Gate City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (24 Rentals)

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property at 7750 Rugby Ave

$800 - $850

2 Bedroom Rentals

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7750 Rugby Ave

BirminghamAL35206

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property at 7301 Oporto Madrid Blvd S

$895

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$895

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$895

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7301 Oporto Madrid Blvd S

BirminghamAL35206

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property at 7801 3rd Ave S

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7801 3rd Ave S

BirminghamAL35206
property at 7400 Rome Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7400 Rome Ave

BirminghamAL35206

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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 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
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$899
Union at Cooper HillChattanooga1BR,1BA$899
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$899
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$929

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gate City, AL

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gate City area is the $1.06 price per square foot The Presley Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook in the in the Eastwood neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Gate City apartment is the 8122 Rugby Ave Model at 8122 Rugby Ave, Unit B starting at $795 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Roebuck Springs 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 Presley2BR,2.5BA$1.06
8122 Rugby Ave, Unit B8122 Rugby Ave2BR,1BA$0.88
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$1.10
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$1.24
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.90
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$1.33
Tapestry ParkLe Brun1BR,1BA$1.80
Village at Grants MillA11BR,1BA$1.66
Union at Cooper HillPotomac1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gate City, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #43

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gate City

What type of rentals are currently available in Gate City?

There are currently 88 Apartments for Rent in Gate City, AL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $8,186. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gate City ranging from $675 to $4,750.

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 $675 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,907.

Expert Rental Resources

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