
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Industrial Center Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (9 Rentals)
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Century Lakeshore Crossings

The Oxmoor

Lakeshore Ridge
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Vines at Hillside

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Serenity at Fairfield
Industrial Center, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Industrial Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Center Studio Apartments | $908 | $860 | $945 |
| Industrial Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $675 | $2,214 |
| Industrial Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $750 | $2,690 |
| Industrial Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $1,360 | $2,850 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Industrial Center Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Industrial Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Industrial Center area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek priced from $675. Vines at Hillside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Industrial Center apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Vines at Hillside | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio,1BA | $860 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Industrial Center, AL
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Industrial Center area is the $1.51 price per square foot Athens Sunroom Model at Century Lakeshore Crossings in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,441. The second greatest value Industrial Center apartment is the The Desoto Model at The Oxmoor starting at $1,235 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Industrial Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Lakeshore Crossings | Athens Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| The Oxmoor | The Desoto | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Vines at Hillside | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Lakeshore Ridge | Turquoise | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Colina WeHo | Avonlea I | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| The Station at Lakeshore | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio ,1BA | $1.48 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Industrial Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Industrial Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Industrial Center is under $1,510.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Industrial Center?
The cheapest apartment in Industrial Center is Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Industrial Center costs $1,762.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Industrial Center?
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 106 regular apartments in Industrial Center 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 Industrial Center?
Cheap apartments in Industrial Center have an average cost of $1,055 which is $707 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Industrial Center.
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