
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (69 Rentals)
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2613 11th Ave S

The Sheraton

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Oakmont Apartments

Carlisle Terrace

Lakeview

915 40th St S

1340 32nd St S

1227 29th St S

Met on 7th
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Clairview Apartments

Cliff Terrace

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Highland Cliffs

The 700

Highland Riviera

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The Villas

Linridge Apartments

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Lakeview Green

Cliff Place

Clairmont Apartments
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Montrose and Montclair

Redwood Manor

Highland Towers

Highland Court

Davis House

Celeste Manor

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The Murals on Niazuma

Hermosa
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Altamont Cliffs

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Rhodes Villas

Cavalier

Parkview

Park Hill

Chateau Avalon

The Cliffs

Donegal Place
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Top of the Cliff

Rebecca Manor

The Highlands Communities

3015 Clairmont Ave S

The Wright

Montcalm

Summit on 34th

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Townview - Highland Park

Cliff Corners
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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 | $1,113 | $810 | $1,500 |
| Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $695 | $4,309 |
| Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $895 | $10,000+ |
| Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,132 | $1,925 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 69 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 1 Bed unit found at Clairmont Apartments priced from $738. Southridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clairmont Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $738 |
| Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Montrose and Montclair | Studio Apartment - Montrose | Studio,1BA | $741 |
| Highland Court | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $770 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Rhodes Villas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Cavalier | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Unit 1 | 1BR,1BA | $836 |
| The Cliffs | 1x1 [1st Floor, W/D Connects] | 1BR,1BA | $856 |
| Oakmont Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $864 |
| Carlisle Terrace | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Courtyard Facing | 1BR,1BA | $876 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, AL
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.39 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at Carol Court starting at $1,103 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 | $1.39 |
| Carol Court | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Cavalier | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Unit 1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Redmont Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [Balcony] | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Cliffs | 1x1 [1st Floor, LVP] | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Carlisle Terrace | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Clairmont Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $876.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Park?
The cheapest apartment in Highland Park is Clairmont Apartments which is listed at $738, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $2,514.
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 36 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 $575 which is $1,939 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park.
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