Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glen Iris Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (18 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Glen Iris area of Birmingham.

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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 Bedroom Apartments

Red Top Apartments

2418 Green Springs HwyBirmingham, AL 35209
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Mesa Verde
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Verde

731 16th Ave SBirmingham, 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 Valora at Homewood priced from $749. Mountainside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Glen Iris apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valora at HomewoodLogan1BR,1BA$749
Mountainside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Tower on TenthFive PointsStudio,1BA$805
Beacon Pointe1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$849
Valley Station Apartment Homes1x1A1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Iris, AL

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Glen Iris area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Highpointe Apartments in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $1,135. The second greatest value Glen Iris apartment is the Two Bedroom A Model at Mountainside Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the West End 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.
Highpointe Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.03
Mountainside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.29
Fleetwood Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.39
The EllysA31BR,1BA$1.65
Beacon Pointe1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.13
Mountain Woods Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.27
Flanagan Flats1x1 - Full Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Valora at HomewoodQuincy1BR,1BA$1.39
Valley Station Apartment Homes1x1A1BR,1BA$1.29
513 at ValleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40

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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.

Getting Around the Glen Iris Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glen Iris Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Glen Iris?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Glen Iris is under $1,029.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glen Iris?

The cheapest apartment in Glen Iris is Valora at Homewood which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Glen Iris costs $1,877.

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 86 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 $1,039 which is $838 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glen Iris.

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