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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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1624 Mims St SW

BirminghamAL35211

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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 Pearl at Homewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. 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 Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$699
Chastaine Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$870
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
2700 at HomewoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
513 at ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$949
Lotus Homewood825 Oak Leaf Cir1BR,1BA$950
Valley Crest1x1 Fully Renovated Reno (vca1pf)1BR,1BA$950
Cadence at Bluff Park2TA2BR,1BA$979
The Crescent at LakeshoreTwo Bedroom/ One Bath (WO)2BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Birmingham, AL

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Birmingham area is the $1.20 price per square foot Burkshire Model at The Abbey at Regents Walk in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $1,437. The second greatest value Southwest Birmingham apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Terrace Model at Stone Ridge Apartments starting at $1,535 with a $1.28 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.
The Abbey at Regents WalkBurkshire2BR,2BA$1.20
Stone Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Terrace2BR,3BA$1.28
Hickory Knoll2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Chestnut TreeCT2B2BR,1.5BA$1.25
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe Summit2BR,1BA$1.07
Chastaine Park Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.28
Valley Crest1x1 Classic (vca1)1BR,1BA$1.27
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96
The Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.15

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Birmingham?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $675 to $2,850. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Birmingham ranging from $695 to $3,800.

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 $695 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,989.

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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.