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$700 - $1,100

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1504 12th St S

BirminghamAL35205

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Mountain Brook, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mountain Brook Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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. Tower on Tenth in the Smithfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mountain Brook apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Tower on TenthFive PointsStudio,1BA$699
Cliff PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$716
Clairmont Apartments1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$735
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
Magnolia Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Back Building...1BR,1BA$750
Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Ground Level1BR,1BA$770
The Hillside Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Glen Iris Arms1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level,...1BR,1BA$781
DMG MountainsideMtn One Bedroom1BR,1BA$782

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain Brook, AL and Nearby

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain Brook area is the $0.72 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Mountain Brook apartment is the The Winsford Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook starting at $1,601 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Eastwood 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$0.72
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Winsford3BR,2BA$1.10
Chateau Orleans Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.01
The KenzieHearthstone Renovated1BR,1BA$1.12
DMG MountainsideMtn Two Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
Crestwood Green ApartmentsBamboo2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Silverado2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.07
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$1.10
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99

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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 $735 at Clairmont Apartments.

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 $874 at Union at Cooper Hill.

What is the most affordable Mountain Brook Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mountain Brook Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at DMG Mountainside and starts from $1,098.

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