2028 Powderly Ave SW
BirminghamAL35211
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $648 (50 Rentals)
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Serenity at Valley Creek
1012 33rd St SWBirmingham, AL 35221
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$780 - $1,400Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
513 at Valley
513 Valley AveBirmingham, AL 35209
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$830 - $1,3201 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
2700 at Homewood
2700 Temple Crest DrBirmingham, AL 35209
2300 31st St SW
BirminghamAL35221
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$900
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832 Beacon Pky E, Unit D
832 Beacon Pky EBirmingham, AL 35209
828 Beacon Pky E, Unit A
828 Beacon Pky E
BirminghamAL35209
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$925 - $1,060
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Lotus Homewood
825 Oak Leaf CirBirmingham, AL 35209
1838 31st St SW
BirminghamAL35221
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$954 - $2,935Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Avenues of Lakeshore
901 Wildwood CrossingBirmingham, AL 35211
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Woodmere Creek Apartments
779 Woodmere Creek DrBirmingham, AL 35226
3417 Park Ave SW
BirminghamAL35221
3721 Grasselli Ave SW
BirminghamAL35221
1645 18th Way SW
BirminghamAL35211
1243 Pineview Rd
BirminghamAL35228
422 Skyview Dr
BirminghamAL35209
1737 Grant Ave SW
BirminghamAL35211
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$1,170 - $1,4501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Stonegate Apartment Homes
101 Leaf Lake BlvdBirmingham, AL 35211
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The Park at Buckingham
114 Aspen CirBirmingham, AL 35209
2028 Powderly Ave SW
BirminghamAL35211
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Forest Hills Village
2615 Tempest Dr SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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The Park at Wellington
1400 Huckleberry LnBirmingham, AL 35226
3321 Willard Ave SW
BirminghamAL35211
1845 Henry Crumpton Dr
BirminghamAL35211
832 Beacon Pkwy E
BirminghamAL35209
408 Skyview Dr
BirminghamAL35209
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Valley Crest
316 Beacon Crest LnBirmingham, AL 35209
120 Parkwood St
BirminghamAL35228
1621 31st St SW
BirminghamAL35221
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
The Park at Callington
700 Aspen DrBirmingham, AL 35209
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1741 Grant Ave SW
BirminghamAL35211
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Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley
2801 Sydney DrBirmingham, AL 35211
5808 Court O
BirminghamAL35228
1112 S Gale Dr
BirminghamAL35228
3640 Wenonah Rd SW
BirminghamAL35221
3400 Walnut Ave SW
BirminghamAL35221
6144 Court M
BirminghamAL35228
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$720 - $1,6891 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Pearl at Homewood
218 Olympia DrHomewood, AL 35209
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$905 - $1,315
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Chastaine Park Apartments
265 Chastaine CirHomewood, AL 35209
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$961 - $1,6811 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cadence at Bluff Park Apartments
861 Tyler CirHoover, AL 35226
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$1,020 - $1,9202 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Crescent at Lakeshore
1 Rue MaisonHomewood, AL 35209
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$1,020 - $1,680Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Jameson
1301 Lakeshore PlHomewood, AL 35209
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$1,075 - $1,2751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Homewood Heights
403 Edgecrest DrHomewood, AL 35209
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$1,080 - $1,5151 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 2
Chestnut Tree
2207 Sumpter StHoover, AL 35226
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$1,187 - $2,384
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The Abbey at Regents Walk
726 Raleigh CtHomewood, AL 35209
340 McPherson Ave
MidfieldAL35228
501 Jerry Coleman St
FairfieldAL35064
605 Jerry Coleman St
FairfieldAL35064
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Ashby at Ross Bridge
2000 Ashby LnHoover, AL 35226
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Dewberry Downs Townhomes
2500 Hackberry LnHoover, AL 35226
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Southwest Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,093 | $780 | $1,870 |
| Southwest Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $720 | $2,240 |
| Southwest Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $850 | $2,690 |
| Southwest Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $1,269 | $2,850 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Birmingham Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Birmingham area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Serenity at Valley Creek priced from $750. 513 at Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Southwest Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity at Valley Creek | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $750 |
| 513 at Valley | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $780 |
| 2700 at Homewood | One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR, 1BA | $830 |
| Chastaine Park Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR, 1BA | $905 |
| The Pearl at Homewood | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large | 2BR, 2BA | $929 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio, 1BA | $954 |
| Valley Crest | 1x1 Fully Renovated Reno (vca1pf) | 1BR, 1BA | $995 |
| The Crescent at Lakeshore | Two Bedroom/ One Bath (P/B) | 2BR, 1BA | $1,055 |
| Lotus Homewood | 825 Oak Leaf Cir | 2BR, 1BA | $1,060 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Birmingham, AL
As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Birmingham area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Model at Hickory Knoll in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,540. The second greatest value Southwest Birmingham apartment is the The Homewood Model at The Oxmoor in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting at $1,353 with a $1.14 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Hickory Knoll | 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom | 3BR, 2BA | $1.14 |
| The Oxmoor | The Homewood | 2BR, 2BA | $1.14 |
| Lotus Homewood | 825 Oak Leaf Cir | 2BR, 1BA | $1.18 |
| 2700 at Homewood | Two Bedroom Partial | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Valley Crest | 1x1 Fully Renovated Reno (vca1pf) | 1BR, 1BA | $1.33 |
| 832 Beacon Pky E, Unit D | 832 Beacon Pky E | 1BR, 1BA | $1.27 |
| Serenity at Valley Creek | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.06 |
| Chastaine Park Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| 513 at Valley | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.25 |
| The Pearl at Homewood | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.18 |
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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 $1,060.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Birmingham is The Pearl at Homewood which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Southwest Birmingham costs $1,451.
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 116 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 $684 which is $767 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Birmingham.
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