Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homewood Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (72 Rentals)

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Clayton Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Court

705 1st St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Renro Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Renro Apartments

1013 Tuscaloosa Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

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Park Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Manor

1301 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Tivoli
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tivoli

1141 14th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Drake and Madrid
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake and Madrid

1931 15th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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University Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Crossings

261 3rd Ave SW unit 100Birmingham, AL 35211
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The Cordelle
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Cordelle

1415 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Wilbur
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilbur

1605 12th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Bellows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bellows

1438 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Sutton House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sutton House

1416 14th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Saint Charles
2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Charles

1420 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Glen Iris Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Iris Arms

1620 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Oak Hill
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Hill

1926 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Monette
1 Bedroom Apartments

Monette

1632 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Signal Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Signal Hill

1321 18th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Terrace View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace View

1301 18th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cambridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge

1708 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Ashton
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Ashton

1524 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Homewood, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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. The Pearl at Homewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Homewood apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$715
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
Beacon Pointe Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
Magnolia Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Floor,...1BR,1BA$763
The BendC-E 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$765
Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Ground Level1BR,1BA$770
The Hillside Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Wilbur1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 81BR,1BA$776
Manor Village1x1 [1st Floor]1BR,1BA$793

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homewood, AL

As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homewood area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Terrace Model at Stone Ridge Apartments in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Homewood apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Hickory Knoll starting at $1,229 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Homewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stone Ridge Apartments3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Terrace3BR,3BA$1.16
Hickory Knoll2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.03
422 Skyview Dr, Unit K422 Skyview Dr2BR,1BA$0.95
Shadesmont Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.95
Valley Crest1x1+Den Previous Full Reno (vca2pf)1BR,1BA$1.13
Beacon Pointe Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.06
Silverado2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.08
Highpointe Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.04
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
The Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.17

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Homewood, Birmingham, AL

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Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for South Central Birmingham. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $793.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homewood?

The cheapest apartment in Homewood is The Pearl at Homewood which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Homewood costs $1,709.

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 333 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 $820 which is $889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homewood.

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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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