Cheap Homes for Rent in Red Mountain Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $900 (6 Rentals)

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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 $713. 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$713
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
Clairmont Apartments1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$744

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Mountain, AL

As of January 31, 2026 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 $895 with a $1.11 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$1.39
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Hillside Manor2x1 [Updated, 1st Floor]2BR,1BA$1.38
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
South Hill (Highland Park)2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.42
Top of the Cliff1x1 [2nd Floor, LVT]1BR,1BA$1.28
The Cliffs1x1 [1st Floor, W/D Connect, LVP]1BR,1BA$1.36
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - W/D1BR,1BA$1.27
Celeste Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Clairmont Apartments1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.29

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Red Mountain, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #26

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Red Mountain

What type of rentals are currently available in Red Mountain?

There are currently 143 Apartments for Rent in Red Mountain, AL with pricing that ranges from $713 to $12,972. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Red Mountain ranging from $995 to $2,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Red Mountain?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Red Mountain ranges from $995 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,763.

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