
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sand Ridge Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $800 (60 Rentals)
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5912 Owen St

The Avenues of Lakeshore

1324 Creel St

5912 Owen St

3329 Park Ave SW

Stonegate

Lakeshore Ridge

The Oxmoor

3721 Grasselli Ave SW
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Century Lakeshore Crossings

Forest Hills Village

The Park at Wellington

2804 32nd Way SW

2805 32nd Way SW

6012 Alice Ave

1129 Daniel Dr

1632 Collier Dr

925 Woodward Rd

2633 28th St SW
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1845 Henry Crumpton Dr

5517 Sugar Ray Dr

3417 Park Ave SW

4009 Grasselli Ave SW

3616 Maple Ave SW

1376 Creel Ct

517 Grant St

1433 Rayfield Dr

224 E Ann Dr SW

5121 Molton Gray Dr
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1245 Rayfield Dr

Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley

3736 Oak Ave SW

1321 Woodward Rd

4011 Walnut Ave SW

3609 Ellis Ave SW

6029 Ivy St

2113 Rambow Ave SW

5624 Cairo Ave

2609 20th St SW
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307 Bessemer Super Hwy

2005 Henry Crumpton Dr

Cadence at Bluff Park

MAA Ross Bridge

5703 Ave O

1721 Collier Dr

3314 Avenue E

Medford Manor Apartments

1628 Collier Dr

340 McPherson Ave
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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 | $924 | $904 | $944 |
| Sand Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $949 | $2,214 |
| Sand Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,058 | $2,690 |
| Sand Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $1,100 | $3,495 |
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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 Studio unit found at The Avenues of Lakeshore priced from $904. Cadence at Bluff Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Sand Ridge apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio,1BA | $904 |
| Cadence at Bluff Park | 1AX | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| MAA Ross Bridge | Berkeley | 1BR,1BA | $1,278 |
| Ashby at Ross Bridge | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,278 |
| Lakeshore Ridge | Cerulean | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| The Oxmoor | The Desoto | 1BR,1BA | $1,293 |
| Century Lakeshore Crossings | Athens Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Station at Lakeshore | A1-BH-L | 1BR,1BA | $1,363 |
| Stonegate | Denali Elite | 2BR,2BA | $1,364 |
| Colina WeHo | Arden II | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sand Ridge, AL
As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sand Ridge area is the $1.15 price per square foot Ranier Elite Model at Stonegate in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,374. The second greatest value Sand Ridge apartment is the Athens Sunroom Model at Century Lakeshore Crossings starting at $1,299 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonegate | Ranier Elite | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Century Lakeshore Crossings | Athens Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Cadence at Bluff Park | 2TAX | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| The Oxmoor | The Tannehill | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| MAA Ross Bridge | Cameron | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Lakeshore Ridge | Indigo | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Colina WeHo | Avonlea I | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| The Station at Lakeshore | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Ashby at Ross Bridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio ,1BA | $1.55 |
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Best Local Schools in Sand Ridge, Birmingham, AL
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sand Ridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sand Ridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sand Ridge is under $1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sand Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Sand Ridge is The Avenues of Lakeshore which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Sand Ridge costs $1,874.
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 220 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 $1,004 which is $870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sand Ridge.
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