Cheap Homes for Rent in the Riley Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $895 (5 Rentals)

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Riley, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riley area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at 914 14th St SW priced from $600. Serenity at Valley Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Riley apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
914 14th St SW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$600
Serenity at Valley Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riley, AL

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riley area is the $1.67 price per square foot The Tannehill Model at The Oxmoor in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,484. The second greatest value Riley apartment is the Athens Patio Model at Century Lakeshore Crossings starting at $1,346 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The OxmoorThe Tannehill1BR,1BA$1.67
Century Lakeshore CrossingsAthens Patio1BR,1BA$1.53
Lakeshore RidgeCobalt1BR,1.5BA$1.46
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Serenity at Valley Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
5710 Monte Sano Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.36
The Station at LakeshoreA11BR,1BA$2.25
Glen Oaks Luxury Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Park Terrace Apartments1/1.001BR,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riley

What type of rentals are currently available in Riley?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Riley, AL with pricing that ranges from $695 to $2,625. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riley ranging from $895 to $1,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riley ranges from $895 to $1,450 with an average monthly rent of $1,086.

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