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Overton, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Overton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Overton 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 Overton apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Avenues of InvernessWoodlake1BR,1BA$848
The Haven at GreenhillThe RetreatStudio,1BA$875
The Abbey At InvernessThe Ashton1BR,1BA$899
Madison PlaceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$949
The Outlook at Greystone Apartment HomesDaisyStudio,1BA$981

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Overton, AL

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Overton area is the $1.16 price per square foot The Charleston Model at Aurea in the in the Lake Purdy neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value Overton apartment is the The Russet Model at MAA Eagle Ridge starting at $1,238 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Lake Purdy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Overton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AureaThe Charleston2BR,1BA$1.16
MAA Eagle RidgeThe Russet1BR,1BA$1.37
LakestoneThe Beaumont1BR,1BA$1.11
MAA Liberty ParkHancock1BR,1BA$1.60
The Trails at Cahaba RiverOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Kenley ApartmentsTalcott 11BR,1BA$1.60
Madison PlaceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$1.36
The Abbey At InvernessThe Abberley1BR,1BA$1.59
The Avenues of InvernessBrookhaven1BR,1BA$1.45
The Outlook at Greystone Apartment HomesDaisyStudio ,1BA$1.68

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Overton, Birmingham, AL

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Overton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Overton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Overton is under $1,238.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Overton?

The cheapest apartment in Overton is The Avenues of Inverness which is listed at $848, while the average apartment in Overton costs $1,997.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Overton?

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 8 regular apartments in Overton 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 Overton?

Cheap apartments in Overton have an average cost of $461 which is $1,536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Overton.

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