Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (27 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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Red Top Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Red Top Apartments

2418 Green Springs HwyBirmingham, AL 35209
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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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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 $722. 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$722
University CrossingsModel A1BR,1BA$740
Adona ApartmentsThe Elm/EvergreenStudio,1BA$775
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes1 BR | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,020
Colina WeHoArden II1BR,1BA$1,530
West Row Lofts & TownhomesCobb2BR,2BA$1,880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, AL

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $2.51 price per square foot Kent Model at West Row Lofts & Townhomes in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 1 BR | 1 BA Model at Homewood Heights Apartment Homes starting at $1,020 with a $1.20 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.
West Row Lofts & TownhomesKent2BR,2.5BA$2.51
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes1 BR | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.20
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Colina WeHoAshton1BR,1BA$2.30
The Pearl at Homewood1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
University Crossings2 Bed 1 Bath Small2BR,1BA$1.47
The Park at BuckinghamThe ElmStudio ,1BA$1.32
Adona ApartmentsThe Elm/EvergreenStudio ,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #45

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment is $722 at The Pearl at Homewood.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West End Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West End is starting from $780 at University Crossings.

What is the most affordable West End Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West End Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pearl at Homewood and starts from $1,431.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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