Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jones Valley Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (4 Rentals)

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300 55th StFairfield, AL 35064

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jones Valley, AL

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jones Valley 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 Jones Valley apartment is the Cobalt Model at Lakeshore Ridge starting at $1,348 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jones Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Century Lakeshore CrossingsAthens Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.51
Lakeshore RidgeCobalt1BR,1.5BA$1.55
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96
Colina WeHoAvonlea I1BR,1BA$2.44
The Station at LakeshoreA11BR,1BA$2.25
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio ,1BA$1.48

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Jones Valley, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #55

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jones Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jones Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jones Valley is under $1,510.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jones Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Jones Valley is Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Jones Valley costs $1,798.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jones Valley?

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 117 regular apartments in Jones Valley 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 Jones Valley?

Cheap apartments in Jones Valley have an average cost of $1,147 which is $651 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jones Valley.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.