Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Eastlake Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $595 (45 Rentals)

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7720 5th Ave S
$749 - $780
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7720 5th Ave S

7720 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35206
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Madrid Apartments
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Madrid Apartments

7745 Madrid AveBirmingham, AL 35206
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Club View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Club View Apartments

8917-8920 Roebuck BlvdBirmingham, AL 35206
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Cheapest Available South Eastlake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Eastlake area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Twin Gates priced from $700. Ascot Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable South Eastlake apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twin Gates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau Classic1BR,1BA$730
Rosewood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$750
Westridge Apartments East1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$899
7721 1st Avenue SouthApt 83BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Eastlake, AL

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Eastlake area is the $1.24 price per square foot The Bali Reno Model at Ascot Place Apartments in the in the Roebuck Springs neighborhood starting from $1,220. The second greatest value South Eastlake apartment is the Apt 8 Model at 7721 1st Avenue South starting at $899 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Eastlake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Bali Reno2BR,2BA$1.24
7721 1st Avenue SouthApt 83BR,1BA$0.94
Westridge Apartments East1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.89
Twin Gates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$1.24
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$1.33
7720 5th Ave S7720 5th Ave S2BR,1BA$7.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Eastlake Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Eastlake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Eastlake Apartment is $700 at Twin Gates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Eastlake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Eastlake is starting from $750 at Rosewood Apartments.

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