
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Mountain Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (83 Rentals)
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Terrace Apartments

Carlisle Terrace

The Sheraton

5th Avenue Apartments

Saint Anne

915 40th St S

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Highland Cliffs

Lakeview

1227 29th St S
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Cliff Terrace

3350 Altamont Rd, Unit E11, Unit E11

57 Hanover Cir

55 Hanover Cir

The 700

Highland Riviera

1022 28th Pl S

Met on 7th

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The Villas

Iron City Lofts
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Rise Lakeview

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Lakeview Green

Highland Towers

Montrose and Montclair

Davis House

Redwood Manor

Cliff Place

Clairmont Apartments

Celeste Manor

Clairmont Hill
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The Murals on Niazuma

Hermosa

Highland Court

Cliff Highlands

Rhodes Villas

Cavalier

Charleston Court

Park View Apartments

Park Hill Apartments
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The Cliffs

Donegal Place

Top of the Cliff

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Rebecca Manor

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The Wright

813 46th St S

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Oakmont Apartments
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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 | $1,079 | $715 | $1,674 |
| Red Mountain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $695 | $6,278 |
| Red Mountain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,385 | $895 | $8,154 |
| Red Mountain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $1,925 | $3,175 |
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There are currently 83 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 Terrace Apartments priced from $715. Montrose and Montclair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $764. 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 - Montclair | Studio,1BA | $764 |
| Carlisle Terrace | Studio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard Facing | Studio,1BA | $773 |
| Redwood Manor | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Cliff Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $787 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| The Cliffs | 1x1 [1st Floor, W/D Connects] | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
| Donegal Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [1st Floor, View] | 1BR,1BA | $886 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Mountain, AL
As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Red Mountain area is the $1.45 price per square foot 1208 34th St S Model at 1208 34th St S, Unit 3 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Red Mountain apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at The 700 starting at $1,090 with a $1.29 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1208 34th St S, Unit 3 | 1208 34th St S | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| The 700 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Oakmont Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Chateau Avalon | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Cliffs | 1x1 [1st Floor, W/D Connects] | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Redwood Manor | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Carlisle Terrace | Studio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard Facing | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
| Cliff Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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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 $886.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Red Mountain?
The cheapest apartment in Red Mountain is Terrace Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Red Mountain costs $2,481.
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 31 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 $754 which is $1,727 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Red Mountain.
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