
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Mountain Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (71 Rentals)
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Montrose and Montclair

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Carlisle Terrace

The Sheraton

5th Avenue Apartments

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Celeste Manor

Lakeview

3350 Altamont Rd S, Unit E6

1022 28th Pl S

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Highland Club

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The 700

Warwick Manor

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Donegal Place

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Cliff Terrace

Highland Riviera

Met on 7th

Cliff Place
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The Wright

3350 Altamont Rd S
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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 | $1,008 | $769 | $1,425 |
| Red Mountain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $695 | $6,253 |
| Red Mountain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,526 | $1,095 | $8,156 |
| Red Mountain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,838 | $1,925 | $3,275 |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Red Mountain Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 Cliff Place priced from $726. Southridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Red Mountain apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Place | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $726 |
| Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Montrose and Montclair | Studio Apartment - Montclair | Studio,1BA | $769 |
| Carlisle Terrace | Studio Apartment, Type A, Courtyard Facing | Studio,1BA | $781 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Oakmont Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $832 |
| Parkview | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $848 |
| Celeste Manor | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| Cliff Highlands | 1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor] | 1BR,1BA | $858 |
| Highland Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B | 1BR,1BA | $878 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Mountain, AL
As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Red Mountain area is the $1.27 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Red Mountain apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment with Washer/Dr... Model at Rhodes Villas starting at $1,176 with a $0.91 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. |
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| The 700 | Penthouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.27 |
| Rhodes Villas | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment with Washer/Dr... | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Warwick Manor | Warwick Manor | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Fourth Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Highland Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Parkview | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Cliff Highlands | 1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor] | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Oakmont Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.39 |
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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 $878.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Red Mountain?
The cheapest apartment in Red Mountain is Southridge Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Red Mountain costs $1,764.
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 18 regular apartments in Red Mountain that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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