Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southwest Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $750 (34 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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828 Beacon Pky E, Unit A

828 Beacon Pky E
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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 at Valley Creek priced from $700. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Serenity at Valley Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
513 at ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$780
2700 at HomewoodOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$830
Lotus Homewood825 Oak Leaf Cir1BR,1BA$850
The Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath Large1BR,1BA$890
Chastaine Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$905
Cadence at Bluff Park2A2BR,1BA$949
The Park at Callington1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe Galleria1BR,1BA$1,051
The Crescent at LakeshoreTwo Bedroom/ One Bath (P/B)2BR,1BA$1,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Birmingham, AL

As of August 23, 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 1 Bathroom Model at Hickory Knoll starting at $1,149 with a $1.07 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 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Valley Crest2x1 Previous Full Reno (vcb1pf)2BR,1BA$1.16
2700 at HomewoodTwo Bedroom Partial2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Homewood Heights1 x 1 Prem1BR,1BA$1.29
The Park at Callington1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Lotus Homewood825 Oak Leaf Cir1BR,1BA$1.15
Serenity at Valley Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Chastaine Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.29
513 at ValleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Birmingham?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $700 to $2,850. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Birmingham ranging from $750 to $4,995.

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 $750 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,581.

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