
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powderly Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (17 Rentals)
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25 3rd Ave S, Unit A

1100 Cotton Ave SW, Unit b

Serenity at Valley Creek

1120 Bessemer Rd, Unit B4
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The Avenues of Lakeshore

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1645 18th Way SW

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Chestnut Tree
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 | $1,010 | $999 | $1,039 |
| Powderly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $700 | $2,240 |
| Powderly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $700 | $2,690 |
| Powderly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $1,315 | $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 Serenity at Valley Creek priced from $750. Chastaine Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $905. Here are the most affordable Powderly apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity at Valley Creek | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $750 |
| Chastaine Park Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR, 1BA | $905 |
| The Pearl at Homewood | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large | 2BR, 2BA | $929 |
| 5710 Monte Sano Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $950 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio, 1BA | $954 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powderly, AL
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Powderly area is the $1.14 price per square foot The Homewood Model at The Oxmoor in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,353. The second greatest value Powderly apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at The Pearl at Homewood in the West End neighborhood starting at $1,049 with a $1.06 price per square foot. 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 Homewood | 2BR, 2BA | $1.14 |
| The Pearl at Homewood | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Homewood Heights | 2 x 1 W/D | 2BR, 1BA | $1.34 |
| Lakeshore Ridge | Turquoise | 1BR, 1.5BA | $1.52 |
| Serenity at Valley Creek | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.06 |
| The Oaks at Lakeshore | English Oak | 1BR, 1BA | $1.77 |
| Chastaine Park Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| 5710 Monte Sano Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $1.36 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio, 1BA | $1.64 |
| Park Terrace Apartments | 1/1.00 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.03 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Powderly Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Powderly?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Powderly is under $1,353.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Powderly?
The cheapest apartment in Powderly is Serenity at Valley Creek which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Powderly costs $1,454.
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 99 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 $936 which is $518 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Powderly.
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