Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mountain Brook, AL from $500 (217 Rentals)

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Montrose and Montclair
$736 - $1,042
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Montrose and Montclair

1226-1228 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Magnolia Court
$758 - $941
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Magnolia Court

1147 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Donegal Place
$823 - $1,208
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Donegal Place

2964 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Summit on 34th
$928 - $1,107
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Summit on 34th

1325 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Mesa Verde
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$951 - $1,129
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Mesa Verde

731 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$1,000 - $1,100

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55 Hanover Cir

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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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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. Montrose and Montclair in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $736. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mountain Brook apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Montrose and MontclairStudio Apartment - MontroseStudio,1BA$736
The Delacroix0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$750
Magnolia CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$758
Element 261x1 [1st Floor, Street Facing]1BR,1BA$762
Stratford1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level1BR,1BA$765
Highland CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$767
Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Ground Level1BR,1BA$770
The CordelleStudio Apartment, Top Level, CornerStudio,1BA$772
Wilbur1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$775

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

As of June 25, 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 $1,599. The second greatest value Mountain Brook apartment is the The Lawrence Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook starting at $1,519 with a $1.05 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 Lawrence2BR,2BA$1.05
Terrace Court1x1 [2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$1.06
DMG MountainsideMtn Two Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
The Marshall on 5th2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.08
Vue at CrestwoodThe Cahaba1BR,1BA$1.10
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Fox Hall2x1 [Bldg 1627]2BR,1BA$1.14
Places at Red Rocks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Highland Court II Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.18

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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 $762 at Element 26.

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 Crestwood Green Apartments and starts from $1,219.

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