
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sand Ridge Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $800 (10 Rentals)
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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 | $908 | $860 | $945 |
| Sand Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $949 | $2,214 |
| Sand Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $1,074 | $2,690 |
| Sand Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $1,269 | $2,850 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sand Ridge Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 $860. Cadence at Bluff Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. 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 | $860 |
| Cadence at Bluff Park | 2TAX | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Oxmoor | The Desoto | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sand Ridge, AL
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sand Ridge area is the $1.51 price per square foot Athens Sunroom Model at Century Lakeshore Crossings in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,441. The second greatest value Sand Ridge apartment is the 2TA Model at Cadence at Bluff Park starting at $1,129 with a $1.25 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Lakeshore Crossings | Athens Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Cadence at Bluff Park | 2TA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| The Oxmoor | The Desoto | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Lakeshore Ridge | Cobalt | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
| Stonegate Apartment Homes | Andes Elite | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| MAA Ross Bridge | Berkeley | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Ashby at Ross Bridge | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Colina WeHo | Avonlea I | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| The Station at Lakeshore | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio ,1BA | $1.48 |
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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 $1,510.
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 $1,050, while the average apartment in Sand Ridge costs $1,678.
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 113 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 $798 which is $880 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sand Ridge.
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