
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodlawn Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (50 Rentals)
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7721 2nd Ct N

1224 Maple St

1141 Wharton Ave

Twin Gates

Heritage Oaks/Sherman Oaks

6917 67th St S

7128 4th AV, S, Unit #B

7329 3rd Ave S

Union at Cooper Hill
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7749 5th Ave S

Vue at Crestwood

The Views at Irondale

941 52nd Pl N

Crestwood Green Apartments

8504 3rd Ave N

6609 6th Ct S

1121 Alabama St

Duke Complex

Madrid Apartments
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3905 39th Ct N

Rosewood Apartments

7742 Rugby Ave

R Apartments @ 4th Avenue

231 59th Pl S

The Avondale Apartments

7025 4th Ave S

7704 7th Ave S

7719 7th Ave S

Westridge Apartments East
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8129 2nd Ave S

4231 40th Ave N

4524 74th Pl N

8240 2nd Ave S

705 Jackson Blvd

7721 1st Avenue South

972 53rd St N

559 63rd St S

Avondale Forest

1416 Elizabeth Ave
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224 69th Pl N

913 Green St

905 Jackson Blvd

4329 Harmon St

516 78th St N

7119 1st Ave S

1701 Hatchet Ave

1508 St Joseph St

621 Bell Ave

8128 2nd Ave S
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Woodlawn, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Woodlawn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Studio Apartments | $1,059 | $959 | $1,159 |
| Woodlawn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $947 | $545 | $1,525 |
| Woodlawn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,244 | $650 | $5,811 |
| Woodlawn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,347 | $1,219 | $1,850 |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Woodlawn Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Woodlawn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Woodlawn area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Twin Gates priced from $700. Rosewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Woodlawn apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Gates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Rosewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Westridge Apartments East | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Union at Cooper Hill | Hamilton | 2BR,1BA | $874 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 7721 1st Avenue South | Apt 8 | 3BR,1BA | $899 |
| Avondale Forest | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $916 |
| Crestwood Green Apartments | Bamboo | 2BR,1BA | $989 |
| Vue at Crestwood | The Montclair | 2BR,2BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodlawn, AL
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Woodlawn area is the $1.03 price per square foot The Montclair Model at Vue at Crestwood in the in the Woodlawn neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Woodlawn apartment is the Apt 8 Model at 7721 1st Avenue South starting at $899 with a $0.94 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vue at Crestwood | The Montclair | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| 7721 1st Avenue South | Apt 8 | 3BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Westridge Apartments East | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Crestwood Green Apartments | Bamboo | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Union at Cooper Hill | Hamilton | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Twin Gates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Avondale Forest | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Woodlawn Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Woodlawn?
The cheapest apartment in Woodlawn is Twin Gates which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Woodlawn costs $1,219.
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 3 regular apartments in Woodlawn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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