Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (46 Rentals)

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Clayton Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Court

705 1st St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Renro Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Renro Apartments

1013 Tuscaloosa Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Deer Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

304 16th Plz SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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The View on Cotton
Studio Apartments

The View on Cotton

160 Cotton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Park Estates Duplexes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Estates Duplexes

2341 S Park Dr SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Red Top Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Red Top Apartments

2418 Green Springs HwyBirmingham, AL 35209

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West End, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at The Park at Buckingham priced from $648. The Pearl at Homewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $723. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at BuckinghamThe ElmStudio,1BA$648
The Pearl at Homewood1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$723
University CrossingsModel A1BR,1BA$740
Adona ApartmentsThe Elm/EvergreenStudio,1BA$775
Mountainside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Beacon Pointe ApartmentsWelcome to Beacon Pointe - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$849
Valora at HomewoodLovell1BR,1BA$849
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes1 BR | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, AL

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.20 price per square foot Stone Ridge Apartments, Homewood, AL - 3 Bedroom Model at Stone Ridge Apartments in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value West End apartment is the Two Bedroom A Model at Mountainside Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stone Ridge ApartmentsStone Ridge Apartments, Homewood, AL - 3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.20
Mountainside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.29
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes1 BR | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.20
Beacon Pointe ApartmentsWelcome to Beacon Pointe - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
Valora at HomewoodQuincy1BR,1BA$1.39
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.21
The Pearl at HomewoodRenovated 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
University Crossings2 Bed 1 Bath Small2BR,1BA$1.47
The Park at BuckinghamThe ElmStudio ,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #38

Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?

The cheapest apartment in West End is The Pearl at Homewood which is listed at $738, while the average apartment in West End costs $1,633.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?

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 19 regular apartments in West End 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 West End?

Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $120 which is $1,513 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.

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