
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (66 Rentals)
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Clairmont Apartments

The Sheraton

Carlisle Terrace

Lakeview

Highland Cliffs

Cliff Terrace

Highland Riviera

The 700

Met on 7th
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Saint Anne

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Montcalm

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The Apollo

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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 | $1,161 | $716 | $1,759 |
| Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $735 | $4,169 |
| Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,505 | $1,190 | $10,000+ |
| Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,438 | $1,925 | $3,175 |
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There are currently 66 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 Cliff Place priced from $716. Clairmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Place | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $716 |
| Clairmont Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Celeste Manor | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $791 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Parkview | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| The Cliffs | 1x1 [1st Floor, W/D Connect, LVP] | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
| Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [Balcony] | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
| Carlisle Terrace | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Courtyard Facing | 1BR,1BA | $892 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, AL
As of January 25, 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 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Model at Lakeview starting at $895 with a $1.11 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 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| South Hill (Highland Park) | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Parkview | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [2nd Floor, LVT] | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Cliffs | 1x1 [1st Floor, W/D Connect, LVP] | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Carlisle Terrace | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Courtyard Facing | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Celeste Manor | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Clairmont Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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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 $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Park?
The cheapest apartment in Highland Park is Clairmont Apartments which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $2,473.
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 41 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 $619 which is $1,854 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park.
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