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Top of the Cliff
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$908 - $1,111
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Top of the Cliff

3400 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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Carlisle Terrace
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$957 - $1,110
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Carlisle Terrace

1223-1225 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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property at 55 Hanover Cir

$1,000 - $1,100

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Mountain Crest
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$1,019 - $1,167
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Mountain Crest

1633 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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University Place
$1,065 - $2,315
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University Place

951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Terrace
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$1,094 - $1,275
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Cliff Terrace

3477 Cliff Ter SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Mountain Brook, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mountain Brook Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mountain Brook, AL is a Studio unit found at University Ridge Apartments in the Smithfield neighborhood priced from $625. Cliff Place in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $731. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mountain Brook apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Cliff PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$731
DMG MountainsideMtn One Bedroom1BR,1BA$751
Montrose and MontclairStudio Apartment - MontroseStudio,1BA$769
Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Ground Level1BR,1BA$770
The Hillside Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Wilbur1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level1BR,1BA$784
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Manor Village1x1 [2nd Floor, No View]1BR,1BA$819
Celeste Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$831

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain Brook, AL

As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain Brook area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,860. The second greatest value Mountain Brook apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Branchwater starting at $1,599 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain Brook apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Branchwater3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.94
Breckenridge2x2 Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.14
621 19th Ct S3BD 1 BATH3BR,1BA$1.07
Vue at CrestwoodThe Montclair2BR,2BA$1.03
Places at Red Rocks2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Berkley1BR,1.5BA$1.14
Terrace Court1x1 [2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$1.08
DMG MountainsideMtn Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mountain Brook Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mountain Brook?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mountain Brook is at University Ridge Apartments listed at $625.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountain Brook Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountain Brook Apartment is $751 at DMG Mountainside.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mountain Brook is starting from $911 at Avondale Forest.

What is the most affordable Mountain Brook Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mountain Brook Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wood Springs and starts from $1,153.

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