Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powderly Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $400 (15 Rentals)

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Deer Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

304 16th Plz SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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5817 Monte Sano Rd 9Birmingham, AL 35228
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2341 S Park Dr SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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2335 20th Pl SW

BirminghamAL35211
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2335 20th Pl SW

BirminghamAL35211

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Powderly, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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 Apartments at Valley Creek priced from $675. The Avenues of Lakeshore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Powderly apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio,1BA$850
The Pearl at HomewoodTwo Bedroom Two Bath Large2BR,2BA$950
The Park at Callington1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes2 BR | 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powderly, AL

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Powderly area is the $1.11 price per square foot The Cahaba Model at The Oxmoor in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value Powderly apartment is the Three Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at The Pearl at Homewood starting at $1,404 with a $1.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The OxmoorThe Cahaba3BR,2BA$1.11
The Pearl at HomewoodThree Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.08
Century Lakeshore CrossingsLondon With Patio2BR,2BA$1.45
Chestnut TreeCT2A2BR,1.5BA$1.21
West Row Lofts & TownhomesCobb2BR,2BA$1.74
422 Skyview Dr, Unit K422 Skyview Dr2BR,1BA$1.00
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes2 BR | 1 BA with W/D2BR,1BA$1.24
The Park at Callington1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio ,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Powderly, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Powderly Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

13 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,363.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Powderly?

The cheapest apartment in Powderly is Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Powderly costs $2,531.

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 294 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 $1,367 which is $1,164 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Powderly.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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