
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glen Iris Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (13 Rentals)
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Beacon Pointe Apartments

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513 at Valley

Park On Valley

Mountain Woods Apartments
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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 |
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Glen Iris Studio Apartments | $999 | $949 | $1,050 |
Glen Iris 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,174 | $649 | $2,025 |
Glen Iris 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $960 | $3,180 |
Glen Iris 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $1,245 | $2,399 |
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There are currently 13 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 1 Bed unit found at Valora at Homewood priced from $749. Glen Iris Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $827. Here are the most affordable Glen Iris apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Valora at Homewood | Logan | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
Glen Iris Arms | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $827 |
Valley Station Apartment Homes | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Beacon Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Highpointe Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Iris, AL
As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Glen Iris area is the $1.36 price per square foot 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at The Ellys in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $1,149. The second greatest value Glen Iris apartment is the 1x1 Model at Highpointe Apartments starting at $940 with a $1.12 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. |
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The Ellys | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Highpointe Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Park On Valley | 1x1 Previous Full Reno (pva1pf) | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Beacon Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Flanagan Flats | 1x1 - Full Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Mountain Woods Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Valora at Homewood | Logan | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Valley Station Apartment Homes | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
513 at Valley | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Glen Iris Arms | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Valora at Homewood which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Glen Iris costs $1,555.
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 26 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 $496 which is $1,059 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glen Iris.
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