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The Avenues of Lakeshore
901 Wildwood CrossingBirmingham, AL 35211
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tarpley City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (9 Rentals)
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Stonegate Apartment Homes
101 Leaf Lake BlvdBirmingham, AL 35211
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Century Lakeshore Crossings
251 London PkyBirmingham, AL 35211
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The Oxmoor
2850 Venice RdBirmingham, AL 35211
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Lakeshore Ridge
1700 Lakeshore RidgeBirmingham, AL 35211
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Vines at Hillside
5817 Monte Sano Rd 9Birmingham, AL 35228
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Medford Manor Apartments
904 Milstead RdFairfield, AL 35064
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Serenity at Fairfield
6702 Forest DrFairfield, AL 35064
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Oak Park Villas
2700 Oak Park DrBessemer, AL 35020
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Tarpley City, Birmingham, AL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tarpley City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarpley City Studio Apartments | $898 | $855 | $945 |
| Tarpley City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $675 | $1,700 |
| Tarpley City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $750 | $2,410 |
| Tarpley City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $1,284 | $2,625 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Tarpley City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Tarpley City Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tarpley City area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek priced from $675. The Avenues of Lakeshore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Tarpley City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio,1BA | $855 |
| The Oxmoor | The Desoto | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tarpley City, AL
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tarpley City area is the $1.51 price per square foot Athens Sunroom Model at Century Lakeshore Crossings in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,441. The second greatest value Tarpley City apartment is the The Desoto Model at The Oxmoor starting at $1,235 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tarpley City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Century Lakeshore Crossings | Athens Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| The Oxmoor | The Desoto | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Lakeshore Ridge | Cobalt | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| Stonegate Apartment Homes | Andes Elite | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| The Station at Lakeshore | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio ,1BA | $1.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tarpley City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tarpley City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tarpley City is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tarpley City?
The cheapest apartment in Tarpley City is Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Tarpley City costs $1,769.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tarpley City?
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 81 regular apartments in Tarpley City 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 Tarpley City?
Cheap apartments in Tarpley City have an average cost of $819 which is $950 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tarpley City.
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