
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sand Ridge Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $800 (30 Rentals)
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3421 Park Ave SW

2300 31st St SW

3515 Carver Ave SW

3515 Carver Ave SW

Lakeshore Ridge

4120 George Ave SW
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32 Wilkes Cir

1317 Woodward Rd

Forest Hills Village

The Park at Wellington

1318 Woodward Rd

1433 Rayfield Dr

2500 Tempest Dr SW
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Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley

336 McPherson Ave

120 Parkwood St

1112 S Gale Dr

3640 Wenonah Rd SW

2005 Dawson Ave SW

923 Woodward Rd
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3729 Maple Ave SW

3720 Howard Ave SW

Glen Oaks Luxury Apartment Homes

Cadence at Bluff Park

Medford Manor Apartments

305 McPherson Ave

5905 8th St S
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340 McPherson Ave

222 4th Ave
Sand Ridge, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sand Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Ridge Studio Apartments | $876 | $854 | $899 |
| Sand Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $825 | $2,214 |
| Sand Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $929 | $2,690 |
| Sand Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $1,269 | $2,850 |
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Cheapest Available Sand Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sand Ridge area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Glen Oaks Luxury Apartment Homes priced from $825. The Avenues of Lakeshore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $854. Here are the most affordable Sand Ridge apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Oaks Luxury Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio,1BA | $854 |
| Cadence at Bluff Park | 2TA | 2BR,1BA | $929 |
| Stonegate Apartment Homes | Andes Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Lakeshore Ridge | Royal | 2BR,2BA | $1,307 |
| Ashby at Ross Bridge | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,333 |
| MAA Ross Bridge | Berkeley | 1BR,1BA | $1,353 |
| The Oxmoor | The Desoto | 1BR,1BA | $1,407 |
| The Station at Lakeshore | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sand Ridge, AL
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sand Ridge area is the $1.33 price per square foot London Sunroom Model at Century Lakeshore Crossings in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,593. The second greatest value Sand Ridge apartment is the 181 Redwood Ln Model at 181 Redwood Ln, Unit 181 Redwood starting at $1,300 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Sand Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sand Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Lakeshore Crossings | London Sunroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 181 Redwood Ln, Unit 181 Redwood | 181 Redwood Ln | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Oxmoor | The Desoto | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Stonegate Apartment Homes | Andes Elite | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Lakeshore Ridge | Cerulean | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| MAA Ross Bridge | Berkeley | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Cadence at Bluff Park | 1AX | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Ashby at Ross Bridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio ,1BA | $1.46 |
| Glen Oaks Luxury Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sand Ridge Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sand Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Sand Ridge is Glen Oaks Luxury Apartment Homes which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Sand Ridge costs $1,599.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sand Ridge?
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 79 regular apartments in Sand Ridge 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 Sand Ridge?
Cheap apartments in Sand Ridge have an average cost of $830 which is $769 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sand Ridge.
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