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

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Highland Club
$985 - $1,151
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$985 - $1,151

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Highland Club

1200 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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property at 55 Hanover Cir

$1,000 - $1,100

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55 Hanover Cir

BirminghamAL35205
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Donegal Place
$1,104 - $1,263
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Donegal Place

2964 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Terrace
$1,115 - $1,275
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Cliff Terrace

3477 Cliff Ter SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Place

1316 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Highland Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Towers

2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont

2930 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland House

3053 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Hill

3652 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Altamont Cliffs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Altamont Cliffs

1300 Altamont Way SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Oakmont Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakmont Apartments

2305 Arlington CresBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Cliffs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cliffs

3320 Cliff Rd SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Charleston Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charleston Court

2155 11th Ct SBirmingham, AL 35205
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St. Anne
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Anne

2925 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Parkview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview

2501 Caldwell Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Highlands
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Highlands

1313 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Court

2525 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Rebecca Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rebecca Manor

1256 22nd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Wright
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Wright

2148 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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The Murals on Niazuma
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Murals on Niazuma

2612 Niazuma Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cavalier
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier

3121 Hillside AveBirmingham, AL 35205
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33rd Street Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

33rd Street Apartments

1514 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Strata
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Strata

3630 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Fourth Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth Apartments

3732 4th AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Summit on 34th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit on 34th

1325 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Duncan Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Duncan Flats

809 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Corners
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Corners

3300 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205

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Red Mountain, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliff PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$726
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
Montrose and MontclairStudio Apartment - MontclairStudio,1BA$769
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type A, Courtyard FacingStudio,1BA$781
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Oakmont ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$832
Parkview1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$848
Celeste Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$855
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$858
Highland Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Rhodes Villas2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment with Washer/Dr...2BR,2BA$0.91
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Warwick ManorWarwick Manor2BR,1BA$1.37
Fourth Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI2BR,1BA$1.22
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Highland Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B1BR,1BA$1.24
Parkview1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.21
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$1.38
Oakmont ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.39

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Red Mountain, Birmingham, AL

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Red Mountain, Birmingham, and the greater Birmingham area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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