
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (60 Rentals)
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The Murals on Niazuma

Cliff Highlands

Cliff Terrace

Highland Riviera

The 700

Lakeview Green
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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 |
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Highland Park Studio Apartments | $1,173 | $785 | $1,737 |
Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $809 | $4,652 |
Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,557 | $1,175 | $5,893 |
Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,645 | $1,925 | $3,175 |
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There are currently 60 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 Montrose and Montclair priced from $735. 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 |
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Montrose and Montclair | Studio Apartment - Montrose | Studio,1BA | $735 |
Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Rhodes Villas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
The Murals on Niazuma | 1 Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Highland Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B | 1BR,1BA | $848 |
The Sheraton | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $860 |
The Wright | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Unit C | 1BR,1BA | $874 |
Highland Club | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Type C | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Rebecca Manor | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $887 |
Saint Anne | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $892 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, AL
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.29 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,090. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Model at Lakeview starting at $982 with a $1.22 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. |
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The 700 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Clairmont Hill | 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
The Wright | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Unit C | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Highland Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Mill House | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Saint Anne | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Summit on 34th | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Rhodes Villas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighland Park, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #30
Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Birmingham. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Highland Park Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
32 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 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 $892.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Park?
The cheapest apartment in Highland Park is Southridge Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $2,721.
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 2 regular apartments in Highland Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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