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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 $723. 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$723
Adona ApartmentsThe Elm/EvergreenStudio,1BA$775
Cadence at Bluff Park1AR/1AX1BR,1BA$837
513 at ValleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$936

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Birmingham, AL

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Birmingham area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Model at Hickory Knoll in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,296. The second greatest value Southwest Birmingham apartment is the The Vestavia Model at The Oxmoor starting at $1,693 with a $1.28 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.
Hickory Knoll3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.96
The OxmoorThe Vestavia2BR,2BA$1.28
Stone Ridge ApartmentsStone Ridge Apartments, Homewood, AL - 3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.20
The JamesonB2.5R2BR,2BA$1.21
The Abbey at Regents WalkBurkshire2BR,2BA$1.13
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes2 BR | 1 BA with W/D2BR,1BA$1.18
Cadence at Bluff Park2TAX2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Valley Crest1x1 Fully Renovated Reno (vca1pf)1BR,1BA$1.33
2700 at HomewoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
The Park at BuckinghamThe ElmStudio ,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Birmingham?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $648 to $4,538. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Birmingham ranging from $775 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Birmingham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Birmingham ranges from $775 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,656.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest Birmingham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Birmingham range from $995 to $4,538, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $2,699. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,560.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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