
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homewood Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (86 Rentals)
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The Park at Buckingham

University Crossings

Element 26

Adona Apartments

Park On Valley

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DMG Mountainside

Silver Oak

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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 |
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Homewood Studio Apartments | $954 | $625 | $1,979 |
Homewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $649 | $9,979 |
Homewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $780 | $3,180 |
Homewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $700 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 86 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Homewood Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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. The Pearl at Homewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Homewood apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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University Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
The Pearl at Homewood | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Tivoli | Units 8-10, 12-15 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
Adona Apartments | The Elm/Evergreen | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Park On Valley | Studio Full Reno (pvspf) | Studio,1BA | $775 |
University Crossings | 2 Bed 1 Bath Small | 2BR,1BA | $780 |
DMG Mountainside | Mtn One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Silver Oak | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
The Hillside Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homewood, AL
As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homewood area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Places at Red Rocks in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Homewood apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Shadesmont Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $0.98 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. |
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Places at Red Rocks | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Shadesmont Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Hickory Knoll | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
The Crescent at Lakeshore | Two Bedroom/ Two Bath (Corner-WO) | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes | 2 BR | 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
1412 11th St S, Unit #23 | 1412 11th St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Highpointe Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Beacon Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
The Pearl at Homewood | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHomewood, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #10
Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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!
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 $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homewood?
The cheapest apartment in Homewood is Valora at Homewood which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Homewood costs $1,546.
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 84 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 $333 which is $1,213 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homewood.
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