Cheap Homes for Rent in South Woodlawn Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (64 Rentals)

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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 Duke Complex priced from $700. The Views at Irondale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable South Woodlawn apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$700
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$799
Southcrest1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$954
Vue at CrestwoodStudioStudio,1BA$959
Union at Cooper HillSouthern2BR,2BA$999
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Kent1BR,1BA$1,310
Avondale GardensAster1BR,1BA$1,399
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1,488
The Station at Crestline HeightsThe Ridge1BR,1BA$1,545
Axel Row ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1,899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Woodlawn, AL

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Woodlawn area is the $1.22 price per square foot The Winsford Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook in the in the Eastwood neighborhood starting from $1,762. The second greatest value South Woodlawn apartment is the B2 Model at Axel Row Apartments starting at $1,899 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Inglenook 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 Winsford3BR,2BA$1.22
Axel Row ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.51
Avondale GardensBegonia2BR,2BA$1.73
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.57
Union at Cooper HillSouthern2BR,2BA$1.08
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$0.88
Southcrest1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.37
The Station at Crestline HeightsThe Dexter1BR,1BA$2.25
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$1.18
Vue at CrestwoodStudioStudio ,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Woodlawn

What type of rentals are currently available in South Woodlawn?

There are currently 109 Apartments for Rent in South Woodlawn, AL with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,593. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Woodlawn ranging from $725 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Woodlawn?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Woodlawn ranges from $725 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,285.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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