Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Woodlawn Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (55 Rentals)

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7128 4th AV, S, Unit #B

7128 4th AV, 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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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. Rosewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. 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
Rosewood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$750
Westridge Apartments East1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Union at Cooper HillHamilton2BR,1BA$874
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$899
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$899
7721 1st Avenue SouthApt 83BR,1BA$925
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$929
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,091
Linwood Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,114

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Woodlawn, AL

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Woodlawn area is the $1.20 price per square foot The Bentley Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook in the in the Eastwood neighborhood starting from $1,316. The second greatest value South Woodlawn apartment is the Redmont Model at Union at Cooper Hill starting at $1,249 with a $1.27 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Bentley1BR,1.5BA$1.20
Union at Cooper HillRedmont2BR,2BA$1.27
7721 1st Avenue SouthApt 83BR,1BA$0.97
Westridge Apartments East1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.89
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$1.10
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$1.24
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.90
Linwood Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.54
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.53
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$1.33

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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 $1,593.

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 3 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 $225 which is $1,368 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Woodlawn.

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