Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sun Valley Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (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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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA1 StudioStudio,1BA$690
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1BTH Classic2BR,1BA$705
Center Pointe LandingsA11BR,1BA$750
Clay Landings ApartmentsA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carson Crest Apartments3BR/1.5 BA Flat (Small)3BR,1.5BA$1.08
The Park at Sunderland2 bedroom upgrade2BR,2BA$1.10
The Raintree Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.13
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
Center Pointe LandingsA11BR,1BA$1.10
Clay Landings ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.16
1501 Charter East Cir, Unit The Dogwood1501 Charter East Cir1BR,1BA$1.16
The Woodford1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sun Valley, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #59

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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