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2725 23rd St SW

BirminghamAL35208

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2335 20th Pl SW

BirminghamAL35211
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2335 20th Pl SW

BirminghamAL35211
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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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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 Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek priced from $675. The Avenues of Lakeshore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $827. Here are the most affordable Southwest Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio,1BA$827
The Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath Large1BR,1BA$860
Cadence at Bluff Park1A1BR,1BA$899
513 at ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$949
The JamesonA1R1BR,1BA$1,040
The Park at Callington1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
Valley Crest2x1 Previous Full Reno (vcb1pf)2BR,1BA$1,049
2700 at HomewoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Birmingham, AL

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Birmingham area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Terrace Model at Stone Ridge Apartments in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Southwest Birmingham apartment is the Ranier Elite Model at Stonegate starting at $1,374 with a $1.15 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.
Stone Ridge Apartments3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Terrace3BR,3BA$1.16
StonegateRanier Elite2BR,2BA$1.15
Hickory Knoll2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.13
The Abbey at Regents WalkBiltmore2BR,2BA$1.17
Chestnut TreeCT2A2BR,1.5BA$1.21
422 Skyview Dr, Unit K422 Skyview Dr2BR,1BA$0.95
Valley Crest1x1+Den Previous Full Reno (vca2pf)1BR,1BA$1.13
The Pearl at HomewoodTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.18
The JamesonA1R1BR,1BA$1.26
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 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 $1,095.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Birmingham is Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Southwest Birmingham costs $1,689.

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 303 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 $1,088 which is $601 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Birmingham.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

Written by: Larry Allen

Hi. Larry Allen here, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Birmingham, AL.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!