
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bush Hills Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (25 Rentals)
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1006 4th Ave W

University Crossings

1413 Princeton Ave SW

1112 4th Ave W

1112 4th Ave W

Westbury Apartments

Mountainside Apartments
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The Pointe Arlington

1100 Cotton Ave SW

1100 Cotton Ave SW

2128 46th Place Ensley

1820 Woodland Ave SW

4733 Court S

1600 Woodland Ave SW

Thomas Jefferson Towers
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Bush Hills, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bush Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bush Hills Studio Apartments | $1,708 | $900 | $2,518 |
Bush Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $600 | $3,328 |
Bush Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $725 | $3,695 |
Bush Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $949 | $5,250 |
Bush Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $1,195 | $1,700 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bush Hills Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Bush Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bush Hills area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at University Crossings priced from $740. Mountainside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Bush Hills apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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University Crossings | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Mountainside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
The Pointe Arlington | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Valora at Homewood | Lovell | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Park Estates Duplexes | 1 bedroom x 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bush Hills, AL
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bush Hills area is the $1.29 price per square foot Two Bedroom A Model at Mountainside Apartments in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Bush Hills apartment is the The Grand Model at Thomas Jefferson Towers starting at $1,499 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bush Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mountainside Apartments | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Grand | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Denham Lofts | Industrial One Bedroom Loft-A1HC, A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Valora at Homewood | Lovell | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
The Pizitz | Unit Type 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Parkside Apartments | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Park Estates Duplexes | 1 bedroom x 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Alight Birmingham | 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
The Pointe Arlington | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
University Crossings | 2 Bed 1 Bath Small | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBush Hills, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #50
Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Bush Hills Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bush Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bush Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bush Hills is under $1,745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bush Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Bush Hills is University Crossings which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Bush Hills costs $2,185.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bush Hills?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Bush Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bush Hills?
Cheap apartments in Bush Hills have an average cost of $154 which is $2,031 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bush Hills.
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