Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sun Valley Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (17 Rentals)

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The Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Pointe

1814 Bond CirBirmingham, AL 35215
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Chalkville Landing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chalkville Landing

121 Trafalgar SqBirmingham, AL 35215
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The Park at Sunderland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Park at Sunderland

660 Valley Crest DrBirmingham, AL 35215
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Sun Valley, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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 $665. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA1 StudioStudio,1BA$665
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
The Glenwood at Pinson1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$700
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1BTH Classic2BR,1BA$705
Hillcrest Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun Valley, AL

As of December 13, 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 & Townhomes in the in the Maple Grove neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Sun Valley apartment is the 2BR 1BA Model at The Glenwood at Pinson starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Apple Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sun Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carson Crest Apartments & Townhomes3BR/1.5 BA Flat (Small)3BR,1.5BA$1.08
The Glenwood at Pinson2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$1.00
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1.5BTH Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Summer RiseA11BR,1BA$0.93
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Park at Carson1x1 The Hudson 750sf1BR,1BA$0.97
Hillcrest Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
Center Pointe LandingsA11BR,1BA$1.10
Clay Landings ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.16
The Woodford1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sun Valley, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #57

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Sun Valley, Birmingham, AL

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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 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 $800.

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 22 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 $202 which is $1,373 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sun Valley.

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