Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Green Acres Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $695 (4 Rentals)

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Vines at Hillside
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vines at Hillside

5817 Monte Sano Rd 9Birmingham, AL 35228

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300 55th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

300 55th St

300 55th StFairfield, AL 35064

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Green Acres, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Green Acres, AL

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Green Acres area is the $1.46 price per square foot Cobalt Model at Lakeshore Ridge in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,263. The second greatest value Green Acres apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Vines at Hillside starting at $799 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Five Points West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Green Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeshore RidgeCobalt1BR,1.5BA$1.46
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.98
Serenity at Valley Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
5710 Monte Sano Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.36
Glen Oaks Luxury Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Park Terrace Apartments1/1.001BR,1BA$2.03

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Green Acres, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Green Acres Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Green Acres?

The cheapest apartment in Green Acres is Serenity at Valley Creek which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Green Acres costs $1,165.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Green Acres?

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 12 regular apartments in Green Acres 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 Green Acres?

Cheap apartments in Green Acres have an average cost of $704 which is $461 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Green Acres.

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