Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodlawn Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (34 Rentals)

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8315 1st Ave N

BirminghamAL35206

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5013 9th Ct NBirmingham, AL 35212
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7745 Madrid AveBirmingham, AL 35206
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Cheapest Available Woodlawn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Woodlawn area of Birmingham, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Union at Cooper Hill priced from $874. Vue at Crestwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Woodlawn apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union at Cooper HillHamilton2BR,1BA$874
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$899
Avondale Forest2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$908
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$929
Avondale GardensAster1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodlawn, AL

As of December 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Woodlawn area is the $1.18 price per square foot Western Model at Union at Cooper Hill in the in the Woodlawn neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Woodlawn apartment is the The Cahaba Model at Vue at Crestwood starting at $899 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Woodlawn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Union at Cooper HillWestern2BR,1BA$1.18
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$1.10
Avondale GardensAcacia1BR,1BA$1.58
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$1.24
Avondale Forest2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.21

Getting Around the Woodlawn Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Woodlawn Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Woodlawn?

The cheapest apartment in Woodlawn is Vue at Crestwood which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Woodlawn costs $1,249.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Woodlawn?

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 6 regular apartments in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn?

Cheap apartments in Woodlawn have an average cost of $354 which is $895 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Woodlawn.

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