Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roosevelt Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (10 Rentals)

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937 8th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

937 8th Ave

937 8th AveMidfield, AL 35228

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Serenity at Fairfield
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Serenity at Fairfield

6702 Forest DrFairfield, AL 35064
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Villas

2700 Oak Park DrBessemer, AL 35020
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Roosevelt, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Roosevelt Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Roosevelt area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek priced from $675. The Oxmoor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,214. Here are the most affordable Roosevelt apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
The OxmoorThe Desoto1BR,1BA$1,214
MAA Ross BridgeBerkeley1BR,1BA$1,368

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt, AL

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roosevelt area is the $1.36 price per square foot The Desoto Model at The Oxmoor in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,214. The second greatest value Roosevelt apartment is the Andes Elite Model at Stonegate Apartment Homes starting at $1,420 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roosevelt apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The OxmoorThe Desoto1BR,1BA$1.36
Stonegate Apartment HomesAndes Elite1BR,1BA$1.66
MAA Ross BridgeBerkeley1BR,1BA$1.64
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96
The Station at LakeshoreA11BR,1BA$2.25

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Roosevelt, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #56

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roosevelt Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roosevelt?

The cheapest apartment in Roosevelt is Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Roosevelt costs $2,035.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Roosevelt?

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 23 regular apartments in Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt?

Cheap apartments in Roosevelt have an average cost of $655 which is $1,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roosevelt.

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