Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Eastlake Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (5 Rentals)

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7745 Madrid AveBirmingham, 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 $675. Ascot Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable South Eastlake apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau Classic1BR,1BA$720
Rosewood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Eastlake, AL

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Eastlake area is the $1.00 price per square foot 7805 3rd Ave S Model at 7805 3rd Ave S, Unit A in the in the Woodlawn neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value South Eastlake apartment is the The Bali Reno Model at Ascot Place Apartments starting at $1,210 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Maple Grove 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.
7805 3rd Ave S, Unit A7805 3rd Ave S2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Bali Reno2BR,2BA$1.23
7721 1st Avenue SouthApt 83BR,1BA$0.97
Westridge Apartments East1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.89
Crestwood Green ApartmentsBamboo2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.90
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$1.33

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 $675 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 Twin Gates.

What is the most affordable South Eastlake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Eastlake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7721 1st Avenue South and starts from $925.

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