Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $675 (21 Rentals)

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property at 406 Skyview Dr

$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 15, 2026

406 Skyview Dr, Unit E

406 Skyview Dr
BirminghamAL35209

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property at 2725 23rd St SW

$695 - $1,385

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2725 23rd St SW

BirminghamAL35208
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Red Top Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Red Top Apartments

2418 Green Springs HwyBirmingham, AL 35209
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Valley Crest
1 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Crest

316 Beacon Crest LnBirmingham, AL 35209
Student Housing
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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

A Local Experts Guide to The Best Affordable Neighborhoods in the Birmingham, AL area for affordable living. Find your perfect Birmingham apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Southwest Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #26

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Birmingham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Birmingham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Birmingham is under $1,045.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Birmingham?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Birmingham is Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Southwest Birmingham costs $1,733.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Birmingham?

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 354 regular apartments in Southwest Birmingham 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 Southwest Birmingham?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Birmingham have an average cost of $1,098 which is $635 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Birmingham.

Expert Rental Resources

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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

Written by: Larry Allen

Hi. Larry Allen here, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Birmingham, AL.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!