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Amberwood Apartments
1817 Amberwood DrBirmingham, AL 35215
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sun Valley Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (8 Rentals)
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Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes
2349 8th St NWBirmingham, AL 35215
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Candy Mountain Apartments
909 Candy Mountain RdBirmingham, AL 35217
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The Pointe
1814 Bond CirBirmingham, AL 35215
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Hillcrest Apartments
100 Pinson PlBirmingham, AL 35215
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Town Square Village Apartments
137 Town & Country CirBirmingham, AL 35215
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Tammera Place Apartments
78 Tammera TrlBirmingham, AL 35215
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Magnolia Manor Apartments
132 - C 14th Ave NECenter Point, AL 35215
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Sun Valley, Birmingham, AL Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sun Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley Studio Apartments | $700 | $675 | $725 |
| Sun Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $795 | $640 | $1,000 |
| Sun Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $962 | $700 | $1,245 |
| Sun Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,126 | $755 | $1,299 |
| Sun Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Amberwood Apartments priced from $640. Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Sun Valley apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amberwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes | A1 Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun Valley, AL
As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sun Valley area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2BR 1BA Model at The Glenwood at Pinson in the in the Apple Valley neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Sun Valley apartment is the 2-Bedroom Townhome Apartments Model at Highland Park Townhome Apartments starting at $975 with a $0.98 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Glenwood at Pinson | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Highland Park Townhome Apartments | 2-Bedroom Townhome Apartments | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| Carson Crest Apartments & Townhomes | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Spring Lake Cove Apartments | 2BDR -1.5BTH Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Summer Rise | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Park at Carson | 2x2 The Carson 858sf 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| The Pointe | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
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 $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sun Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Sun Valley is Amberwood Apartments which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in Sun Valley costs $1,250.
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 14 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 $232 which is $1,018 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sun Valley.
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