Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cahaba Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $800 (15 Rentals)
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The Kenzie

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Cahaba Heights, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cahaba Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cahaba Heights Studio Apartments | $1,627 | $1,399 | $1,805 |
Cahaba Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $854 | $2,516 |
Cahaba Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $995 | $4,315 |
Cahaba Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,236 | $1,235 | $3,805 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cahaba Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Cahaba Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cahaba Heights area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wood Springs priced from $854. Colony Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Cahaba Heights apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Wood Springs | Azaela | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
Colony Woods | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Chateau Orleans Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
150 Summit | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
The Kenzie | Altadena Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,128 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cahaba Heights, AL
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cahaba Heights area is the $1.32 price per square foot Whole House Model at 4644 Old Looney Mill Rd in the in the Lake Purdy neighborhood starting from $8,575. The second greatest value Cahaba Heights apartment is the 3x2 Upgrade Model at Breckenridge starting at $1,670 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Lake Purdy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cahaba Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4644 Old Looney Mill Rd | Whole House | 6BR,5BA | $1.32 |
Breckenridge | 3x2 Upgrade | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Crowne at Overton Village | Regency Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Hawthorne at Lake Heather | Big Bend - RENOVATED | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Branchwater | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1105 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Chateau Orleans Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
The Trails at Cahaba River | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
The Kenzie | Altadena Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Colony Woods | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Wood Springs | Azaela | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Getting Around the Cahaba Heights Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
6 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cahaba Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cahaba Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cahaba Heights is at Tributary Rise listed at $1,399.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cahaba Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cahaba Heights Apartment is $854 at Wood Springs.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cahaba Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cahaba Heights is starting from $995 at Chateau Orleans Apartments.
What is the most affordable Cahaba Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cahaba Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wood Springs and starts from $1,235.
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