
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 | $873 | $841 | $886 |
| Tarpley City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $675 | $1,902 |
| Tarpley City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $750 | $2,691 |
| Tarpley City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $1,270 | $2,840 |
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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 | $841 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tarpley City, AL
As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tarpley City area is the $1.44 price per square foot Athens with Sunroom Model at Century Lakeshore Crossings in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,373. The second greatest value Tarpley City apartment is the Alpine Elite Model at Stonegate starting at $1,174 with a $1.30 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Lakeshore Crossings | Athens with Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Stonegate | Alpine Elite | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Oxmoor | The Desoto | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Vines at Hillside | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| The Station at Lakeshore | A1-BH-U | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Lakeshore Ridge | Cyan | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio ,1BA | $1.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTarpley City, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #55
Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Tarpley City Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
3 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
6 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
22 / 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 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 $1,373.
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 $2,210.
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 96 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 $1,072 which is $1,138 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tarpley City.
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