Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glen Iris Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (21 Rentals)

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Clayton Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Court

705 1st St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Red Top Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Top Apartments

2418 Green Springs HwyBirmingham, AL 35209
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Dana Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dana Apartments

1721 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Mesa Verde
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Verde

731 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Glen Iris Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Iris Arms

1620 11th Pl 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 Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Iris Place

1119 11th PlBirmingham, 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 1 Bed unit found at Beacon Pointe Apartments priced from $749. 614 1st St S has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Glen Iris apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beacon Pointe Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
614 1st St S1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Park On ValleyStudio Full Reno (pvspf)Studio,1BA$775
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Valora at HomewoodLovell1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Iris, AL

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glen Iris area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2 Phoenix Model at Crowne on 10th in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $1,760. The second greatest value Glen Iris apartment is the 2 x 2 Prem Model at Valley Station starting at $1,275 with a $1.06 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.
Crowne on 10th2 Phoenix2BR,2BA$1.38
Valley Station2 x 2 Prem2BR,2BA$1.06
Beacon Pointe Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.06
Fleetwood Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.33
High Pointe1 x 1 R1BR,1BA$1.19
Park On Valley1x1 Previous Full Reno (pva1pf)1BR,1BA$1.19
Mountain Woods Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.30
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Valora at HomewoodLovell1BR,1BA$1.21
Dana Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Floor1BR,1BA$1.34

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,500.

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 34 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 $810 which is $690 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glen Iris.

Expert Rental Resources

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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