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University Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Crossings

261 3rd Ave SW unit 100Birmingham, AL 35211
  • Utilities Included

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Red Top Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Top Apartments

2418 Green Springs HwyBirmingham, AL 35209

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Brighton, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brighton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brighton, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek in the West End neighborhood priced from $675. Pointe Arlington in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
614 1st St S1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1BA$800
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$800
Glen Oaks Luxury Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio,1BA$854
Chastaine Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$870
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Park Terrace Apartments1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, AL

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Model at Hickory Knoll in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the Burkshire Model at The Abbey at Regents Walk starting at $1,407 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brighton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hickory Knoll3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.96
The Abbey at Regents WalkBurkshire2BR,2BA$1.17
Shadesmont Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Bessemer Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.98
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00
Chastaine Park Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.28
Valley Crest1x1 Fully Renovated Reno (vca1pf)1BR,1BA$1.27
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brighton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brighton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brighton is at The Avenues of Lakeshore listed at $854.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Apartment is $675 at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brighton is starting from $750 at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek.

What is the most affordable Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Glen Oaks Luxury Apartment Homes and starts from $1,275.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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