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

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Parkside Place
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$1,291 - $1,466
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Parkside Place

1413 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1636 11th Pl S
$1,300 - $1,500
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1636 11th Pl S

1636 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clayton Court
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Clayton Court

705 1st St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Glen Iris Arms
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Glen Iris Arms

1620 11th Pl 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
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Mesa Verde

731 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Flanagan Flats
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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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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park On ValleyStudio Classic (pvs)Studio,1BA$740
Beacon Pointe Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
614 1st St S1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
513 at ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$780
Glen Iris Arms1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crowne on 10th2 Executive2BR,2BA$1.41
The Ellys2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
Valley Station2 x 1 A Prem2BR,1BA$1.12
Beacon Pointe Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.06
Valora at HomewoodHoffman1BR,1BA$1.33
High Pointe1 x 1 R1BR,1BA$1.16
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Mountain Woods Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.30
513 at ValleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Park On ValleyStudio Classic (pvs)Studio ,1BA$1.23

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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 $1,550.

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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