
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Homewood Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $699 (61 Rentals)


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Homewood, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Homewood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood Studio Apartments | $944 | $625 | $1,966 |
Homewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,347 | $699 | $3,395 |
| Homewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $865 | $3,850 |
| Homewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $1,270 | $3,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHomewood, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #12
Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Homewood Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
5 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Homewood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Homewood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Homewood is under $865.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homewood?
The cheapest apartment in Homewood is Southridge Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Homewood costs $1,772.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Homewood?
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 304 regular apartments in Homewood 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 Homewood?
Cheap apartments in Homewood have an average cost of $825 which is $947 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homewood.
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