Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Woodlawn Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (53 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7801 3rd Ave S

BirminghamAL35206
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Crestwood Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Hills

1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Duke Complex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Duke Complex

5013 9th Ct NBirmingham, AL 35212
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Madrid Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Madrid Apartments

7745 Madrid AveBirmingham, AL 35206
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Avondale Forest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Forest

4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Southcrest
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southcrest

4226 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222

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Avondale Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Point

4416 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Avondwell
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avondwell

4308 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

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South Woodlawn, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Woodlawn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Woodlawn area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Twin Gates priced from $675. The Views at Irondale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable South Woodlawn apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$899
Union at Cooper HillPotomac1BR,1BA$899
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$929
Avondale Point2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - 4420 Building2BR,1BA$1,025
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,105
Linwood Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,154
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Oaks2BR,2BA$1,253
Linden AvondaleAster1BR,1BA$1,374
Vue at CrestwoodThe Highland3BR,2BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Woodlawn, AL

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Woodlawn area is the $0.97 price per square foot The Highland Model at Vue at Crestwood in the in the Woodlawn neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value South Woodlawn apartment is the The Kent Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook starting at $1,482 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Eastwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Woodlawn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vue at CrestwoodThe Highland3BR,2BA$0.97
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Kent1BR,1.5BA$1.15
Axel Row ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.50
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.90
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$1.24
Linwood Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.59
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.55
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$1.33
Avondale Point2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - 4420 Building2BR,1BA$1.54
Union at Cooper HillPotomac1BR,1BA$1.56

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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South Woodlawn, Birmingham, AL

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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 $675, while the average apartment in South Woodlawn costs $1,492.

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 7 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 $222 which is $1,270 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Woodlawn.

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