
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sun Valley Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sun Valley area of Birmingham.


Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes

Candy Mountain Apartments

Spring Lake Cove Apartments

Park at Carson
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1501 Charter East Cir, Unit The Dogwood

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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 |
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Sun Valley Studio Apartments | $702 | $690 | $715 |
Sun Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $823 | $575 | $950 |
Sun Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $986 | $700 | $1,250 |
Sun Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,144 | $755 | $1,450 |
Sun Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $1,575 | $1,575 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sun Valley Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Sun Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sun Valley area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes priced from $690. Candy Mountain Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Sun Valley apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes | A1 Studio | Studio,1BA | $690 |
Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Spring Lake Cove Apartments | 2BDR -1BTH Classic | 2BR,1BA | $705 |
Center Pointe Landings | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Clay Landings Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $754 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun Valley, AL
As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sun Valley area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3BR/1.5 BA Flat (Small) Model at Carson Crest Apartments in the in the Maple Grove neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Sun Valley apartment is the 2 bedroom upgrade Model at The Park at Sunderland starting at $1,079 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Maple Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sun Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Carson Crest Apartments | 3BR/1.5 BA Flat (Small) | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
The Park at Sunderland | 2 bedroom upgrade | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
The Raintree Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Spring Lake Cove Apartments | 2BDR -1.5BTH Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
Summer Rise | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Center Pointe Landings | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Clay Landings Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
1501 Charter East Cir, Unit The Dogwood | 1501 Charter East Cir | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
The Woodford | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSun Valley, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #59
Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Sun Valley, Birmingham, AL
Center Point High School
Erwin Intermediate School
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Getting Around the Sun Valley Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
24 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
20 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
21 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sun Valley Apartments
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 $1,575.
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 13 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 $259 which is $1,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sun Valley.
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