
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Woodlawn Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $750 (28 Rentals)


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8122 Rugby Ave, Unit B, Unit B

7748 Rugby Ave

7749 5th Ave S

8203 4th Ave S

201 70th St S

7005 2nd Ave S
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The Views at Irondale

Crestwood Green Apartments

Union at Cooper Hill

7801 3rd Ave S

7400 Rome Ave

Crestwood Hills

737 47th St N
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6916 65th St S

764 81st St S

8129 2nd Ave S

7750 Rugby Ave

7704 7th Ave S

R Apartments @ 4th Avenue

573 61st St S
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5815 2nd Ave N

7728 Rugby Ave

Avondale Forest

6227 Crest Green Rd

7119 1st Ave S

7400 Rome Ave

972 53rd St N
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Woodlawn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodlawn Studio Apartments | $853 | $750 | $1,159 |
| South Woodlawn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,230 | $595 | $1,512 |
South Woodlawn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $750 | $8,176 |
| South Woodlawn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $1,219 | $5,064 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Woodlawn Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Woodlawn?
The cheapest apartment in South Woodlawn is Twin Gates which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in South Woodlawn costs $1,519.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Woodlawn?
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 10 regular apartments in South Woodlawn 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 South Woodlawn?
Cheap apartments in South Woodlawn have an average cost of $122 which is $1,397 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Woodlawn.
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