Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodlawn Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (43 Rentals)

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Twin Gates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Gates

7741-7745 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35206
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Madrid Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Madrid Apartments

7745 Madrid AveBirmingham, AL 35206
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property at 1117 Elm Ave

1117 Elm Ave

BirminghamAL35217

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Avondale Forest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Forest

4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222

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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 Duke Complex priced from $735. The Views at Irondale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Woodlawn apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$735
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$799
Avondale Forest2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$896
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$899
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$929
Avondale Point2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - 4416 Building2BR,1BA$1,028
Union at Cooper HillRedmont2BR,2BA$1,099
Avondale GardensBegonia2BR,2BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodlawn, AL

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Woodlawn area is the $1.73 price per square foot Begonia Model at Avondale Gardens in the in the Woodlawn neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Woodlawn apartment is the 500 47th St S Model at 500 47th St S, Unit Apt. starting at $950 with a $1.19 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.
Avondale GardensBegonia2BR,2BA$1.73
500 47th St S, Unit Apt.500 47th St S1BR,1BA$1.19
Duke Complex2x12BR,1BA$1.06
Crestwood Green ApartmentsAgave1BR,1BA$1.24
Avondale Forest2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.20
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$1.18
Union at Cooper HillPotomac1BR,1BA$1.69
Avondale Point2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - 4416 Building2BR,1BA$1.80
Vue at CrestwoodStudioStudio ,1BA$2.20

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Woodlawn Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Woodlawn?

The cheapest apartment in Woodlawn is Duke Complex which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Woodlawn costs $1,999.

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 8 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 $194 which is $1,805 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Woodlawn.

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