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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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Crest

316 Beacon Crest LnBirmingham, AL 35209
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Lotus Homewood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lotus Homewood

825 Oak Leaf CirBirmingham, AL 35209

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Southwest Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Birmingham area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at The Park at Buckingham priced from $648. The Pearl at Homewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $722. Here are the most affordable Southwest Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at BuckinghamThe ElmStudio,1BA$648
The Pearl at Homewood1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$722
Adona ApartmentsThe Elm/EvergreenStudio,1BA$775
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
2700 at HomewoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
513 at ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$949
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio,1BA$951
Valley Crest1x1 Classic (vca1)1BR,1BA$975
Cadence at Bluff Park2TA2BR,1BA$999
The Crescent at LakeshoreTwo Bedroom/ One Bath (WO)2BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Birmingham, AL

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Birmingham area is the $1.31 price per square foot Suite Model at The Abbey at Regents Walk in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Southwest Birmingham apartment is the 3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Renovated Model at Stone Ridge Apartments starting at $1,445 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Abbey at Regents WalkSuite3BR,2BA$1.31
Stone Ridge Apartments3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Renovated3BR,3BA$1.20
The OxmoorThe Homewood2BR,2BA$1.32
Hickory Knoll2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes1 BR | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.20
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Valley Crest1x1 Classic (vca1)1BR,1BA$1.30
2700 at HomewoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
The Pearl at Homewood1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
The Park at BuckinghamThe ElmStudio ,1BA$1.32

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Southwest Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Birmingham. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Birmingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Birmingham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Birmingham is at The Park at Buckingham listed at $648.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Birmingham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Birmingham Apartment is $722 at The Pearl at Homewood.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Birmingham is starting from $883 at Adona Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southwest Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cadence at Bluff Park and starts from $1,269.

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