
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Purdy Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $800 (41 Rentals)
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The Haven at Greenhill

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Lake Purdy, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Purdy?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Purdy Studio Apartments | $1,113 | $875 | $1,677 |
| Lake Purdy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,383 | $848 | $2,995 |
| Lake Purdy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $913 | $3,755 |
| Lake Purdy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $1,052 | $3,810 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Lake Purdy Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Lake Purdy Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Purdy area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Avenues of Inverness priced from $848. The Haven at Greenhill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Lake Purdy apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenues of Inverness | Woodlake | 1BR,1BA | $848 |
| The Haven at Greenhill | The Retreat | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| The Abbey At Inverness | The Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Wood Springs | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Madison Place | The Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| 100 Inverness Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Colony Woods | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $967 |
| The Outlook at Greystone Apartment Homes | Daisy | Studio,1BA | $981 |
| Lakestone | The Beaumont | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Turtle Lake Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Purdy, AL
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Purdy area is the $1.28 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Bluffs at Riverview in the in the Lake Purdy neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Lake Purdy apartment is the The Charleston Model at Aurea starting at $1,099 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Lake Purdy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Purdy apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffs at Riverview | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Aurea | The Charleston | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| MAA Eagle Ridge | The Russet | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Lakestone | The Beaumont | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| The Trails at Cahaba River | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Turtle Lake Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Aventura Oak Mountain | Highland renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 100 Inverness Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Colony Woods | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Madison Place | The Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Best Local Schools in Lake Purdy, Birmingham, AL
Inverness Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Purdy Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake Purdy?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Purdy is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Purdy?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Purdy is The Avenues of Inverness which is listed at $848, while the average apartment in Lake Purdy costs $12,285.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Purdy?
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 15 regular apartments in Lake Purdy 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 Lake Purdy?
Cheap apartments in Lake Purdy have an average cost of $211 which is $12,074 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Purdy.
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