
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Purdy Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (43 Rentals)
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The Haven at Greenhill

Aurea

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The Abbey At Inverness

Wood Springs

Kenley Apartments

Madison Place

Turtle Lake Apartment Homes
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MAA Eagle Ridge

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100 Inverness Apartment Homes

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Crowne at Grandview

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Inverness Cliffs

Hawthorne at Lake Heather

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Crowne at Overton Village

Cahaba Grandview

Retreat at Greystone

Parc at Grandview

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Siegel Select Birmingham
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The Point at Greystone

Bluffs at Riverview

Crowne at Cahaba River

Arbors At Cahaba River

The Whitby Birmingham

The Cottages at Greystone

Furnished Studio-Birmingham - Inverness

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Inkwell on Grandview
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1152 Berwick Rd

Lakestone

The Trails at Cahaba River

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2031 Stone Brook Dr

3382 N Broken Bow Dr

1115 Berwick Rd

1143 Berwick Rd
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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 | $1,188 | $825 | $1,955 |
| Lake Purdy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,402 | $792 | $2,345 |
| Lake Purdy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $849 | $3,650 |
| Lake Purdy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $1,149 | $3,810 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 43 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 $792. The Haven at Greenhill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. 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 | Brookhaven | 1BR,1BA | $792 |
| The Haven at Greenhill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Aurea | The Richmond | 2BR,2BA | $849 |
| Lakestone | The Savannah | 2BR,2BA | $849 |
| The Trails at Cahaba River | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
| Wood Springs | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
| Turtle Lake Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| MAA Eagle Ridge | The Sienna | 1BR,1BA | $1,058 |
| Kenley Apartments | Celia 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,097 |
| 100 Inverness Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Purdy, AL
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Purdy area is the $1.24 price per square foot Perine-Renovated Model at Arbors At Cahaba River in the in the Lake Purdy neighborhood starting from $1,755. The second greatest value Lake Purdy apartment is the Three Bedroom A Model at The Trails at Cahaba River starting at $1,510 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbors At Cahaba River | Perine-Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| The Trails at Cahaba River | Three Bedroom A | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Lakestone | The Savannah | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| The Abbey At Inverness | The Brixton | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Aventura Oak Mountain | Double Oak Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Madison Place | The Dogwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Kenley Apartments | Celia 1 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| MAA Eagle Ridge | The Sienna | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Aurea | The Beaumont | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Turtle Lake Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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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 $1,110.
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 $792, 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 42 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 $263 which is $12,022 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Purdy.
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