Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glen Iris Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $325 (22 Rentals)

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property at 828 Beacon Pky E
$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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828 Beacon Pky E, Unit A

828 Beacon Pky E
BirminghamAL35209
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832 Beacon Pky E, Unit D
$900

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832 Beacon Pky E, Unit D

832 Beacon Pky EBirmingham, AL 35209
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property at 1732 11th Pl S
$1,095 - $1,200
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1732 11th Pl S

BirminghamAL35205
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Clayton Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Court

705 1st St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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614 1st St S
1 Bedroom Apartments

614 1st St S

614 1st St SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Dana Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dana Apartments

1721 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Glen Iris Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Iris Place

1119 11th PlBirmingham, AL 35205
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Mesa Verde
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Verde

731 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Flanagan Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Flanagan Flats

633 Idlewild CirBirmingham, AL 35205

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Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Glen Iris Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Glen Iris area of Birmingham, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Beacon Pointe Apartments priced from $749. 513 at Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Glen Iris apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beacon Pointe Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$749
513 at ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$780
609 Idlewild Circle2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$875
Park On Valley1x1 Previous Full Reno (pva1pf)1BR,1BA$950
Valora at HomewoodChatham2BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Iris, AL

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glen Iris area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3 x 2 R Model at High Pointe in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Glen Iris apartment is the 3BD 1 BATH Model at 621 19th Ct S starting at $1,500 with a $1.07 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
High Pointe3 x 2 R3BR,2BA$0.90
621 19th Ct S3BD 1 BATH3BR,1BA$1.07
Valley Station2 x 1 A-R2BR,1BA$1.14
Park On Valley1x1 Previous Full Reno (pva1pf)1BR,1BA$1.19
Beacon Pointe Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Flanagan Flats1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Renovated Bat...1BR,1BA$1.53
Valora at HomewoodLogan1BR,1BA$1.36
832 Beacon Pky E, Unit D832 Beacon Pky E1BR,1BA$1.27
609 Idlewild Circle2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.24
513 at ValleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Glen Iris, Birmingham, and the greater Birmingham area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,275.

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 18 regular apartments in Glen Iris that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Glen Iris?

Cheap apartments in Glen Iris have an average cost of $442 which is $833 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glen Iris.

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