
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homewood Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (49 Rentals)
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University Ridge Apartments

The Park at Buckingham

Terrace Apartments

1124 Cullom St S

Element 26

University Crossings
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Magnolia Court

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Silver Oak

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Valley Station Apartment Homes

1504 12th St S

The View on 18th
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The Pearl at Homewood

Valora at Homewood

The Jameson

Shadesmont Apartments
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 | $1,078 | $625 | $2,052 |
Homewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $722 | $5,418 |
Homewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $595 | $4,178 |
Homewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,009 | $1,291 | $8,231 |
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There are currently 49 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 Park at Buckingham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $648. 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 Park at Buckingham | The Elm | Studio,1BA | $648 |
The Pearl at Homewood | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $722 |
University Crossings | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Magnolia Court | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $746 |
Adona Apartments | The Elm/Evergreen | Studio,1BA | $775 |
The Cordelle | Studio Apartment, Top Level, Corner | Studio,1BA | $782 |
Tivoli | Units 8-10, 12-15 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Mountainside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homewood, AL
As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homewood area is the $0.98 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Valley Station Apartment Homes in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $1,375. 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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Valley Station Apartment Homes | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Shadesmont Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Hickory Knoll | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Mountain Woods Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
The View on 18th | 2BR / 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Park On Valley | 1x1 Previous Full Reno (pva1pf) | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Beacon Pointe Apartments | Welcome to Beacon Pointe - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Valora at Homewood | Lovell | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
The Pearl at Homewood | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHomewood, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #11
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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 $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homewood?
The cheapest apartment in Homewood is The Pearl at Homewood which is listed at $722, while the average apartment in Homewood costs $1,635.
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 31 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 $284 which is $1,351 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homewood.
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