
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homewood Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $325 (150 Rentals)
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Silver Oak

25 3rd Ave S, Unit A

Beacon Pointe Apartments

614 1st St S

Element 26

DMG Mountainside

Terrace Apartments

513 at Valley

1100 Cotton Ave SW, Unit b
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Manor Village

Ramsay Apartments

2700 at Homewood

1707 1st St S

Places at Red Rocks

Townview

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Lotus Homewood

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832 Beacon Pky E, Unit D

Valley Station
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1416 14th St S

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Fox Hall

The Irish
828 Beacon Pky E, Unit A

The Avenues of Lakeshore

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Towncrest Apartments

High Pointe

422 Skyview Dr
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Glen Iris Arms

Mountain Woods Apartments

Warwick Manor

1732 11th Pl S

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Piedmont Terrace

1504 21st Way S

Flats on 15th

The Oaks at Lakeshore

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Parkside Place

WildForest Apartments
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The Ellys

1755 15th Ave S

Clayton Court

Renro Apartments

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The Park at Carlyle and Callington

McCormic II Apartments

The Park at Buckingham

PARK MANOR

Drake and Madrid
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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 | $1,029 | $625 | $2,099 |
| Homewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,167 | $720 | $2,240 |
| Homewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $700 | $3,950 |
| Homewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,843 | $1,179 | $2,900 |
| Homewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,789 | $2,789 | $2,789 |
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Cheapest Available Homewood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Homewood area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at University Ridge Apartments priced from $625. PARK MANOR has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Homewood apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| PARK MANOR | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| The Pearl at Homewood | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Beacon Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $749 |
| 614 1st St S | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Element 26 | Studio [1st Floor, Parking Lot Facing] | Studio,1BA | $751 |
| DMG Mountainside | Mtn One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| The Hillside Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| 513 at Valley | Studio | Studio,1BA | $780 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homewood, AL
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Homewood area is the $0.93 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Branchwater in the in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting from $1,573. The second greatest value Homewood apartment is the 3BD 1 BATH Model at 621 19th Ct S starting at $1,500 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Homewood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branchwater | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| 621 19th Ct S | 3BD 1 BATH | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Laurelton Oaks | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level,... | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Hickory Knoll | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Places at Red Rocks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Mountain Woods Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| DMG Mountainside | Mtn Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Lotus Homewood | 825 Oak Leaf Cir | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Beacon Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| PARK MANOR | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.10 |
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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 $780.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homewood?
The cheapest apartment in Homewood is The Pearl at Homewood which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Homewood costs $1,315.
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 131 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 $1,078 which is $237 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homewood.
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