
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Mountain Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (73 Rentals)
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2613 11th Ave S

Montrose and Montclair

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Terrace Apartments

The Sheraton

Lakeview

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Carlisle Terrace

915 40th St S

1340 32nd St S

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Oakmont Apartments
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Clairview Apartments

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Met on 7th

1227 29th St S

The 700

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5th Avenue Apartment

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Highland Riviera

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The Villas

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Linridge Apartments

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Cliff Terrace

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Hermosa

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Red Mountain, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Red Mountain?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Mountain Studio Apartments | $1,081 | $715 | $1,500 |
| Red Mountain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $695 | $4,309 |
| Red Mountain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,326 | $895 | $5,938 |
| Red Mountain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,511 | $1,925 | $3,175 |
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Cheapest Available Red Mountain Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Red Mountain area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at Terrace Apartments priced from $715. Montrose and Montclair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Red Mountain apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Apartments | Studio 1 Bath - Ground Level | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| Montrose and Montclair | Studio Apartment - Montrose | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Clairmont Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $738 |
| Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Clairmont Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $793 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Highland Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| Cavalier | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Unit 1 | 1BR,1BA | $836 |
| Charleston Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Third Level, ... | 1BR,1BA | $848 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Mountain, AL
As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Red Mountain area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at Carol Court in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,059. The second greatest value Red Mountain apartment is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Unit 1 Model at Cavalier starting at $836 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Red Mountain apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Court | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Cavalier | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Unit 1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Oakmont Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Highland Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [2nd Floor, LVT] | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Clairmont Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Charleston Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Third Level, ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Clairmont Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRed Mountain, Birmingham, AL
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Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Red Mountain Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Red Mountain?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Red Mountain is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Red Mountain?
The cheapest apartment in Red Mountain is Clairmont Apartments which is listed at $738, while the average apartment in Red Mountain costs $2,514.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Red Mountain?
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 35 regular apartments in Red Mountain 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 Red Mountain?
Cheap apartments in Red Mountain have an average cost of $689 which is $1,825 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Red Mountain.
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