Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (67 Rentals)

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Lotus Homewood
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Lotus Homewood

825 Oak Leaf CirBirmingham, AL 35209
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Red Top Apartments
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Red Top Apartments

2418 Green Springs HwyBirmingham, AL 35209
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Valley Crest
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Valley Crest

316 Beacon Crest LnBirmingham, 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 1 Bed unit found at The Pearl at Homewood priced from $699. Pinehaven West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Southwest Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$699
Pinehaven West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
513 at ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$780
2700 at HomewoodOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$830
Lotus Homewood825 Oak Leaf Cir1BR,1BA$850
Chastaine Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$905
Valley Crest1x1 Classic (vca1)1BR,1BA$950
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe Galleria1BR,1BA$1,005
The Crescent at LakeshoreTwo Bedroom/ One Bath (WO)2BR,1BA$1,020
The Park at Callington1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Birmingham, AL

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Birmingham area is the $1.31 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at The Pearl at Homewood in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $1,589. The second greatest value Southwest Birmingham apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Hickory Knoll starting at $1,210 with a $1.02 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 Pearl at HomewoodThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.31
Hickory Knoll2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.02
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe Grand - RENOVATED2BR,2BA$1.26
2700 at HomewoodTwo Bedroom Partial2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The Park at Callington1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Valley Crest1x1 Classic (vca1)1BR,1BA$1.27
Lotus Homewood825 Oak Leaf Cir1BR,1BA$1.15
Pinehaven West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Chastaine Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.29
513 at ValleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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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 price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Birmingham?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Birmingham is The Pearl at Homewood which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Southwest Birmingham costs $1,399.

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 78 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 $543 which is $856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Birmingham.

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