
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glen Iris Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (23 Rentals)
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Beacon Pointe Apartments

614 1st St S

513 at Valley

Valley Station

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High Pointe
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1000 Beacon Pkwy E

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Clayton Court

Glen Iris Arms

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207 16th Ave S

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838 Beacon Pkwy W

Valora at Homewood
Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Glen Iris?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Iris Studio Apartments | $792 | $740 | $910 |
| Glen Iris 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,196 | $749 | $1,875 |
| Glen Iris 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $999 | $2,480 |
| Glen Iris 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $1,199 | $2,660 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Glen Iris Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Glen Iris Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Glen Iris area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at Park On Valley priced from $740. Beacon Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Glen Iris apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park On Valley | Studio Classic (pvs) | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| Beacon Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| 614 1st St S | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| 513 at Valley | Studio | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| Glen Iris Arms | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $832 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Iris, AL
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glen Iris area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Executive Model at Crowne on 10th in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Glen Iris apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Model at The Ellys starting at $1,625 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glen Iris apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowne on 10th | 2 Executive | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| The Ellys | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Valley Station | 2 x 1 A Prem | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Beacon Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Valora at Homewood | Hoffman | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| High Pointe | 1 x 1 R | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Red Top Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Mountain Woods Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 513 at Valley | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Park On Valley | Studio Classic (pvs) | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glen Iris Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glen Iris?
The cheapest apartment in Glen Iris is Beacon Pointe Apartments which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Glen Iris costs $1,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Glen Iris?
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 46 regular apartments in Glen Iris that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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