
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (74 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highland Park area of Birmingham.


The Sheraton

Lakeview

3350 Altamont Rd S, Unit E6

2410 Arlington Crescent

1227 29th St S

55 Hanover Cir

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Highland Cliffs

The 700

1022 28th Pl S
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Highland Riviera Apartments

Met on 7th

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The Villas Apartments

57 Hanover Cir, Unit 220

Rise Lakeview

Iron City Lofts

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Cliff Terrace

2625 Highland Ave S, Unit #503

Montrose - Montclair Apartments

Highland Towers
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Davis House

Cliff Place Apartments

Redwood Manor

Clairmont

Celeste Manor

Highland House

The Murals on Niazuma

Hermosa

Highland Court

Cliff Highlands
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Altamont Cliffs

Rhodes Villa

Cavalier

The Cliffs

Top of the Cliff

St. Anne

Park View Apartments

Park Hill Apartments

Clairmont Hill

Donegal Place
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Highland Court II

Oakmont

Rebecca Manor

The Highlands Communities

Clairmont Court Apartments

The Wright

Montcalm Apartments

Carlisle Terrace

33rd Street Apartments

Townview - Highland Park
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Highland Park, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Studio Apartments | $1,198 | $810 | $1,500 |
| Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $695 | $6,253 |
| Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $950 | $8,156 |
| Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,538 | $1,925 | $3,175 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland Park Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Park area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at The Sheraton priced from $810. Cliff Highlands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Cliff Highlands | 1x1 [Patio] | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Rhodes Villa | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [2nd Floor, No View] | 1BR,1BA | $838 |
| Clairmont Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
| Donegal Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| Highland Court II | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $877 |
| Oakmont | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Montrose - Montclair Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Montrose | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, AL
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.28 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,020. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom Model at Linden Apartments starting at $1,390 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 700 | Penthouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| Linden Apartments | 2 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Highland Court II | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| South Hill | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Mill House | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Clairmont Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Montrose - Montclair Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Montrose | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Cliff Highlands | 1x1 [Patio] | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Donegal Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highland Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland Park is under $909.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Park?
The cheapest apartment in Highland Park is Cliff Highlands which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $2,508.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Park?
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 31 regular apartments in Highland Park 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 Highland Park?
Cheap apartments in Highland Park have an average cost of $771 which is $1,737 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park.
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