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

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Crestwood Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Hills

1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Madrid Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Madrid Apartments

7745 Madrid AveBirmingham, AL 35206
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Southcrest
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southcrest

4226 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$700
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$899
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$929
Union at Cooper HillSouthern2BR,2BA$979
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avondale GardensClover3BR,2BA$1.60
Union at Cooper HillNorfolk3BR,2BA$1.09
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Bentley1BR,1.5BA$1.20
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$1.10
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$0.88
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$1.24
Axel Row ApartmentsA81BR,1BA$1.77
Linwood Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.53
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Woodlawn, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #58

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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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