
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Sun Valley Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $695 (16 Rentals)


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Sun Valley, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sun Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley Studio Apartments | $700 | $665 | $715 |
Sun Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $804 | $695 | $1,000 |
| Sun Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $985 | $705 | $1,145 |
| Sun Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,167 | $755 | $1,299 |
| Sun Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sun Valley Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sun Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sun Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sun Valley is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sun Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Sun Valley is Candy Mountain Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Sun Valley costs $1,240.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sun Valley?
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 21 regular apartments in Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley?
Cheap apartments in Sun Valley have an average cost of $299 which is $941 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sun Valley.
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