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
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Eastlake, AL

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Eastlake area is the $1.23 price per square foot The Bali Reno Model at Ascot Place Apartments in the in the Roebuck Springs neighborhood starting from $1,210. The second greatest value South Eastlake apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Twin Gates starting at $675 with a $0.90 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$1.23
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.90
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$1.24
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 Ascot Place Apartments and starts from $990.

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