
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Mountain Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (64 Rentals)
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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 |
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Red Mountain Studio Apartments | $1,167 | $810 | $1,737 |
Red Mountain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $810 | $4,652 |
Red Mountain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $1,175 | $5,893 |
Red Mountain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $2,568 | $2,950 |
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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 Montrose and Montclair priced from $735. 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 |
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Montrose and Montclair | Studio Apartment - Montrose | Studio,1BA | $735 |
Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Altamont Cliffs | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 1300 Building | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Rhodes Villas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $792 |
Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Floor 3 | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Cliff Highlands | 1x1 [Balcony, 3rd Floor, Corner] | 1BR,1BA | $822 |
Highland Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B | 1BR,1BA | $848 |
5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $852 |
Rebecca Manor | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $887 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Mountain, AL
As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Red Mountain area is the $1.39 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Red Mountain apartment is the 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Model at Lakeview starting at $982 with a $1.22 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 | $1.39 |
Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Fourth Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Clairmont Hill | 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Highland Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Saint Anne | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Cliff Highlands | 1x1 [Balcony, 3rd Floor, Corner] | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Floor 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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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 $887.
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 $2,745.
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 2 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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