
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (71 Rentals)
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Carlisle Terrace

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Clairmont Apartments

The Sheraton

915 40th St S

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Oakmont Apartments

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Highland Cliffs

Lakeview

1227 29th St S

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Cliff Terrace
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Clairview Apartments

3350 Altamont Rd, Unit E11, Unit E11

55 Hanover Cir

Highland Riviera

The 700

57 Hanover Cir

1022 28th Pl S

Met on 7th

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The Villas

Highland Towers
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Montrose and Montclair

Davis House

Cliff Place

Celeste Manor

Clairmont Hill

Highland House

The Murals on Niazuma

Hermosa

Cliff Highlands

Rhodes Villas
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Chateau Avalon

Top of the Cliff

The Cliffs

Donegal Place

Saint Anne

Rebecca Manor

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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 | $1,227 | $773 | $1,681 |
| Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,712 | $695 | $6,278 |
| Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,367 | $895 | $8,118 |
| Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,551 | $1,925 | $3,175 |
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There are currently 71 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 $764. Carlisle Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $773. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose and Montclair | Studio Apartment - Montclair | Studio,1BA | $764 |
| Carlisle Terrace | Studio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard Facing | Studio,1BA | $773 |
| Cliff Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $787 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| The Cliffs | 1x1 [1st Floor, W/D Connects] | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
| Donegal Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Saint Anne | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $888 |
| Oakmont Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
| Highland Cliffs | 1x1 [Renovated, 2nd Floor, Corner, no W/D] | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Cliff Terrace | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, W/D, Unrenovated | 1BR,1BA | $921 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, AL
As of April 26, 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 The Caldwell Model at Rise Lakeview starting at $1,589 with a $1.44 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 |
| Rise Lakeview | The Caldwell | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| 1208 34th St S, Unit 3 | 1208 34th St S | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Oakmont Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Cliffs | 1x1 [1st Floor, W/D Connects] | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Highland Cliffs | 1x1 [Renovated, 2nd Floor, W/D] | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Saint Anne | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Updated | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Carlisle Terrace | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Donegal Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Cliff Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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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 $921.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Park?
The cheapest apartment in Highland Park is Cliff Place which is listed at $787, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $2,613.
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 26 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 $764 which is $1,849 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park.
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