
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tarpley City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Tarpley City area of Birmingham.


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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 | $944 | $944 | $944 |
| Tarpley City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,383 | $675 | $1,700 |
| Tarpley City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $750 | $2,410 |
| Tarpley City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $1,340 | $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. Vines at Hillside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. 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 |
| Vines at Hillside | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio,1BA | $854 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tarpley City, AL
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tarpley City area is the $1.34 price per square foot The Vestavia Model at The Oxmoor in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,780. The second greatest value Tarpley City apartment is the London Sunroom Model at Century Lakeshore Crossings starting at $1,648 with a $1.37 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxmoor | The Vestavia | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Century Lakeshore Crossings | London Sunroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Summit | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Stonegate Apartment Homes | Andes Elite | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Vines at Hillside | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Lakeshore Ridge | Turquoise | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 5710 Monte Sano Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Station at Lakeshore | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTarpley City, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #57
Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tarpley City Apartments
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 $1,597.
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 61 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 $968 which is $629 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tarpley City.
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