
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Norwood Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (38 Rentals)
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1512 11th Ave N

Lofts at American Life

Market Lofts on Third

2608 20th Ave N
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Lakeview Green

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1901 35th Ave N
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Norwood, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Norwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Norwood Studio Apartments | $1,513 | $850 | $2,889 |
Norwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $811 | $3,028 |
Norwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,141 | $795 | $4,427 |
Norwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,754 | $1,150 | $5,250 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Norwood Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Norwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Norwood area of Birmingham, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at 1512 11th Ave N priced from $800. Bankhead Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $811. Here are the most affordable Norwood apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Bankhead Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $811 |
5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
Lofts at American Life | 0/1 - Five Points Floor Plan - 04 | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Clairmont Hill | 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $886 |
Avondale Forest | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $896 |
Park Place | Wisteria | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Market Lofts on Third | Studio - Design 3 | Studio,1BA | $919 |
Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $982 |
Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Zeppelin | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norwood, AL
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Norwood area is the $1.39 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Norwood apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment Model at The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included! starting at $1,853 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The 700 | Penthouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included! | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Fix Play Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Park Place | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Clairmont Hill | 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
Avondale Forest | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
South Hill (Highland Park) | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Alabama, including Birmingham. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Norwood Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 Norwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Norwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Norwood is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Norwood?
The cheapest apartment in Norwood is Bankhead Towers which is listed at $811, while the average apartment in Norwood costs $2,536.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Norwood?
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 39 regular apartments in Norwood 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 Norwood?
Cheap apartments in Norwood have an average cost of $161 which is $2,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Norwood.
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