
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Woodlawn Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (14 Rentals)
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The Views at Irondale

7728 Rugby Ave

Vue at Crestwood

Union at Cooper Hill
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Crestwood Green Apartments

8315 1st Ave S
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South Woodlawn, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Woodlawn?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Woodlawn Studio Apartments | $1,169 | $950 | $1,500 |
South Woodlawn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,198 | $620 | $1,500 |
South Woodlawn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $660 | $1,745 |
South Woodlawn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,710 | $1,219 | $2,150 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Woodlawn Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 Duke Complex priced from $700. Vue at Crestwood 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Duke Complex | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Vue at Crestwood | The Cahaba | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Crestwood Green Apartments | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
Union at Cooper Hill | Southern | 2BR,2BA | $979 |
Spring Street Flats | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,037 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Woodlawn, AL
As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Woodlawn area is the $1.60 price per square foot Clover Model at Avondale Gardens in the in the Woodlawn neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value South Woodlawn apartment is the Norfolk Model at Union at Cooper Hill starting at $1,249 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Woodlawn apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Avondale Gardens | Clover | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
Union at Cooper Hill | Norfolk | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Retreat at Mountain Brook | The Bentley | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
Vue at Crestwood | The Cahaba | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Duke Complex | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
Crestwood Green Apartments | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Axel Row Apartments | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Linwood Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Spring Street Flats | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Woodlawn, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #58
Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the South Woodlawn Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
26 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Woodlawn Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Woodlawn Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Woodlawn Apartment is $700 at Duke Complex.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Woodlawn Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Woodlawn is starting from $979 at Union at Cooper Hill.
What is the most affordable South Woodlawn Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Woodlawn Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Union at Cooper Hill and starts from $1,249.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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