
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brookside, AL from $300 (42 Rentals)
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Candy Mountain Apartments

Pointe Arlington

Fountain Blue

Hillcrest Apartments

Park at Carson

The Woodford

Market Lofts on Third
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1512 11th Ave N

5th Avenue Apartments

Brooke Lyn Apartments

Park Place

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High Gate

Thomas Jefferson Towers

Bankhead Towers

The Frank
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The Dagny

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Chapel Creek Apartments

Woodbrook

Citizen Birmingham

The William

387 Jamestown Manor Dr

Birmingham Overlook

University Crossings
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324 15th Ave W

The Park at Sunderland

Park Estates Duplexes

3 Russell Dr

Westbury Apartments

Stoney Brook

3716 Main St

834 4th Terrace West Townhome Style
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537 37th Terrace W

439 Lakeshore Cir

213 Front St

Advenir at Station 121

3121 Monroe Ave

436 Henry St

3920 Old Jasper Hwy

167 2nd St SE
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1356 5th Pl NW

1712 Riderwood Trail
Brookside, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brookside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Studio Apartments | $1,283 | $800 | $2,336 |
| Brookside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,567 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Brookside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,765 | $725 | $3,176 |
| Brookside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,009 | $755 | $4,560 |
| Brookside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $940 | $659 | $1,502 |
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Cheapest Available Brookside Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Brookside, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Park at Forestdale in the Sherman Heights neighborhood priced from $606. Candy Mountain Apartments in the Apple Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brookside apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park at Forestdale | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $606 |
| Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| The Woodford | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Fountain Blue | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Park at Carson | 2x2 The Carson 858sf 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
| Stoney Brook | Amethyst | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
| Park Place | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| High Gate | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $991 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookside, AL and Nearby
As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookside area is the $0.88 price per square foot Three Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Park at Forestdale in the in the Sherman Heights neighborhood starting from $987. The second greatest value Brookside apartment is the The Hawthorne Model at Woodbrook starting at $1,289 with a $1.31 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park at Forestdale | Three Bedroom, Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Woodbrook | The Hawthorne | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| High Gate | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Park at Carson | 2x2 The Carson 858sf 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Chapel Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Fountain Blue | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| The Woodford | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookside Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brookside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brookside is at The Fitzroy listed at $1,241.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookside Apartment is $606 at Park at Forestdale.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brookside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brookside is starting from $725 at Hillcrest Apartments.
What is the most affordable Brookside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Brookside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park at Forestdale and starts from $977.
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