Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (56 Rentals)

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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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408 Skyview Dr

BirminghamAL35209

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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 $751. 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$751
Adona ApartmentsThe Elm/EvergreenStudio,1BA$775
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio,1BA$860
Woodmere Creek ApartmentsThe VulcanStudio,1BA$925
513 at ValleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$936
2700 at HomewoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Valley Crest1x1 Classic (vca1)1BR,1BA$950
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes1 BR | 1 BA1BR,1BA$995
Cadence at Bluff Park2TA2BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Birmingham, AL

As of May 31, 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 B3.5R Model at The Jameson starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham 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
The JamesonB3.5R2BR,2BA$1.21
Stone Ridge ApartmentsStone Ridge Apartments, Homewood, AL - 3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.20
Hickory Knoll2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes2 BR | 1 BA with W/D2BR,1BA$1.18
Cadence at Bluff Park2TAX2BR,1.5BA$1.31
The OxmoorThe Desoto1BR,1BA$1.31
Valley Crest1x1 Classic (vca1)1BR,1BA$1.27
The Pearl at HomewoodRenovated 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
The Park at BuckinghamThe ElmStudio ,1BA$1.32

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Southwest Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #19

Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 $751 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 The Avenues of Lakeshore and starts from $1,283.

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