Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (64 Rentals)

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Carlisle Terrace
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$780 - $983
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Carlisle Terrace

1223-1225 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Montrose and Montclair
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$796 - $1,078
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$796 - $1,078

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$796 - $1,078
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Montrose and Montclair

1226-1228 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Celeste Manor
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$831 - $1,003
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$831 - $1,003

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$831 - $1,003
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Celeste Manor

1229 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Top of the Cliff
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$890 - $1,091
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Top of the Cliff

3400 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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Donegal Place
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$914 - $1,268
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$914 - $1,268

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$914 - $1,268
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Donegal Place

2964 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Summit on 34th
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$990 - $1,131
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$990 - $1,131

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Summit on 34th

1325 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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property at 55 Hanover Cir

$1,000 - $1,100

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55 Hanover Cir

BirminghamAL35205
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Highland Club
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$1,001 - $1,164
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$1,001 - $1,164

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$1,001 - $1,164
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Highland Club

1200 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Terrace
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$1,127 - $1,288
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Cliff Terrace

3477 Cliff Ter SBirmingham, AL 35205
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property at 57 Hanover Cir

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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57 Hanover Cir, Unit 220

57 Hanover Cir
BirminghamAL35205

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Highland Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Towers

2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Place

1316 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont

2930 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland House

3053 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Murals on Niazuma
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Murals on Niazuma

2612 Niazuma Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Hill

3652 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Altamont Cliffs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Altamont Cliffs

1300 Altamont Way SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Highlands
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Highlands

1313 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Cliffs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cliffs

3320 Cliff Rd SBirmingham, AL 35205
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St. Anne
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Anne

2925 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Oakmont Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakmont Apartments

2305 Arlington CresBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Court

2525 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Parkview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview

2501 Caldwell Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Rebecca Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rebecca Manor

1256 22nd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Wright
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Wright

2148 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cavalier
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier

3121 Hillside AveBirmingham, AL 35205
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33rd Street Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

33rd Street Apartments

1514 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Strata
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Strata

3630 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Redmont Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redmont Square

1300 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Duncan Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Duncan Flats

809 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Corners
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Corners

3300 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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Chateau Avalon
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Avalon

3003 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Redwood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Manor

1417 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Ascent on 34th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent on 34th

1310 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Highland Park, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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 $763. Carlisle Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliff PlaceStudio Apartment, LVPStudio,1BA$763
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type A, Courtyard FacingStudio,1BA$780
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Patio]1BR,1BA$826
Celeste Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$831
Oakmont ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$856
Highland Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B1BR,1BA$874
Parkview1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$875
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$890
Top of the Cliff1x1 [2nd Floor, View]1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, AL

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.27 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,000. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Linden Apartments2 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Carol Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.28
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Donegal Place2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.22
Highland Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B1BR,1BA$1.23
Parkview1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.25
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Patio]1BR,1BA$1.32
Celeste Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Oakmont ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.43

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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.

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 $890.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Park?

The cheapest apartment in Highland Park is Cliff Highlands which is listed at $826, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $2,875.

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 19 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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