
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powderly Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Powderly area of Birmingham.


614 1st St S

The Avenues of Lakeshore

1100 Cotton Ave SW, Unit b

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The Oaks at Lakeshore

914 14th St SW

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2005 Dawson Ave SW

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Powderly, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Powderly?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powderly Studio Apartments | $876 | $854 | $899 |
| Powderly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $675 | $2,214 |
| Powderly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $750 | $2,690 |
| Powderly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $1,290 | $2,850 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Powderly Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Powderly Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Powderly area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at 914 14th St SW priced from $600. Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Powderly apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 914 14th St SW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| 614 1st St S | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio,1BA | $854 |
| Chastaine Park Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powderly, AL
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Powderly area is the $1.44 price per square foot The Vestavia Model at The Oxmoor in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,906. The second greatest value Powderly apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at The Pearl at Homewood starting at $1,589 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Powderly apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxmoor | The Vestavia | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| The Pearl at Homewood | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Lakeshore Ridge | Cerulean | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Chastaine Park Apartments | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| The Oaks at Lakeshore | English Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 5710 Monte Sano Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio ,1BA | $1.46 |
| 914 14th St SW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Park Terrace Apartments | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Powderly Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Powderly?
The cheapest apartment in Powderly is 914 14th St SW which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Powderly costs $1,639.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Powderly?
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 86 regular apartments in Powderly 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 Powderly?
Cheap apartments in Powderly have an average cost of $870 which is $769 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Powderly.
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