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property at 2229 3rd St NW

$1,160

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$1,149
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$1,160

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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2229 3rd St NW

Center PointAL35215
property at 2020 5th Ave S

$1,200 - $1,450

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2020 5th Ave S

BirminghamAL35294

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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. Cliff Place in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $713. 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$713
Element 261x1 [1st Floor, Street Facing]1BR,1BA$720
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
Clairmont Apartments1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$744

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

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain Brook area is the $1.10 price per square foot The Winsford Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook in the in the Eastwood neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Mountain Brook apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Places at Red Rocks starting at $1,300 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Smithfield 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.
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Winsford3BR,2BA$1.10
Places at Red Rocks2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Chateau Orleans Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.01
The KenzieHearthstone Renovated1BR,1BA$1.12
DMG MountainsideMtn Two Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.09
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 Mountain Brook

What type of rentals are currently available in Mountain Brook?

There are currently 440 Apartments for Rent in Mountain Brook, AL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $14,545. There are also 111 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mountain Brook ranging from $595 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mountain Brook?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mountain Brook ranges from $595 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,426.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mountain Brook?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mountain Brook range from $1,098 to $5,406, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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