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property at 2301 22nd Street Ensley

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2301 22nd Street Ensley

BirminghamAL35208

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Oakwood Place, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakwood Place Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakwood Place area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek priced from $675. The Pearl at Homewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Oakwood Place apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
The Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$699
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1BA$800
The Park at Callington1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakwood Place, AL

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakwood Place area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2x1.5 Model at Fountain Blue in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Oakwood Place apartment is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at The Park at Callington starting at $1,045 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakwood Place apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.98
The Park at Callington1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96
The Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$1.25

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Oakwood Place, Birmingham, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakwood Place

What type of rentals are currently available in Oakwood Place?

There are currently 127 Apartments for Rent in Oakwood Place, AL with pricing that ranges from $575 to $1,659. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oakwood Place ranging from $595 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oakwood Place?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oakwood Place ranges from $595 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,146.

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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