Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (61 Rentals)

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Red Top Apartments
1 to 2 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 Adona Apartments priced from $775. The Pearl at Homewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Southwest Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adona ApartmentsThe Elm/EvergreenStudio,1BA$775
The Pearl at Homewood1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$835
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio,1BA$903
Valley Crest1x1 Classic (vca1)1BR,1BA$925
2700 at HomewoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
513 at ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$949
The Park at BuckinghamThe Maple1BR,1BA$979
The OxmoorThe Desoto1BR,1BA$1,073
Cadence at Bluff Park2TAR2BR,1BA$1,074
Lakeshore RidgeCyan1BR,1BA$1,101

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Birmingham, AL

As of September 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Birmingham area is the $1.21 price per square foot B2.5R Model at The Jameson in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,450. 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 JamesonB2.5R2BR,2BA$1.21
Stone Ridge Apartments3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Renovated3BR,3BA$1.20
The OxmoorThe Homewood2BR,2BA$1.27
Hickory Knoll2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Cadence at Bluff Park2AX2BR,1BA$1.30
The Crescent at LakeshoreTwo Bedroom/ Two Bath (Corner-WO)2BR,2BA$1.19
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes2 BR | 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.18
The Park at BuckinghamThe Laurel1BR,1BA$1.22
Valley Crest1x1 Fully Renovated Reno (vca1pf)1BR,1BA$1.27
The Pearl at Homewood1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.13

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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 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 $1,101.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Birmingham is Adona Apartments which is listed at $803, while the average apartment in Southwest Birmingham costs $1,794.

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 33 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 $347 which is $1,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Birmingham.

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