Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (51 Rentals)

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property at 2709 Powderly Ave SW

$1,025

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,013
Required Monthly Fees
$12
Total Monthly Price
$1,025

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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2709 Powderly Ave SW

BirminghamAL35211

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

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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 $854. 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$854
The JamesonA1R1BR,1BA$900
513 at ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$949
The Pearl at HomewoodTwo Bedroom Two Bath Large2BR,2BA$950
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes1 BR | 1 BA1BR,1BA$995
Valley Crest1x1 Fully Renovated Reno (vca1pf)1BR,1BA$995
Cadence at Bluff Park1AX1BR,1BA$999
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 February 23, 2026 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 $1,299. The second greatest value Southwest Birmingham apartment is the 3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Renovated Model at Stone Ridge Apartments starting at $1,635 with a $1.36 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.
Hickory Knoll3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.96
Stone Ridge Apartments3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Renovated3BR,3BA$1.36
The JamesonB4R2BR,2BA$1.23
The Pearl at HomewoodTwo Bedroom Two Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.27
Chestnut TreeCT2A2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes2 BR | 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.18
The Crescent at LakeshoreTwo Bedroom/ One Bath (P/B-R)2BR,1BA$1.40
The Park at Callington1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Valley Crest1x1 Fully Renovated Reno (vca1pf)1BR,1BA$1.33
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96

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Southwest Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #24

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Birmingham?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $648 to $3,395. There are also 111 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Birmingham ranging from $800 to $3,195.

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 $800 to $3,195 with an average monthly rent of $1,373.

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