
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crestwood Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (20 Rentals)
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3920 11th Ave N

Advenir at Station 121

The Fitzroy
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4301 13th Ave N

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Crestwood, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crestwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Crestwood Studio Apartments | $1,352 | $1,029 | $1,509 |
Crestwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $850 | $1,949 |
Crestwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,142 | $775 | $2,625 |
Crestwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,213 | $995 | $2,950 |
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Cheapest Available Crestwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crestwood area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Duke Complex priced from $850. Advenir at Station 121 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,029. Here are the most affordable Crestwood apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Duke Complex | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Advenir at Station 121 | Purbeck | Studio,1BA | $1,029 |
Avondale Point | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - 4416 Building | 2BR,1BA | $1,036 |
Linwood Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,080 |
Hickory Hill | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1,089 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestwood, AL
As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crestwood area is the $1.66 price per square foot The Florentine Model at The Fitzroy in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,874. The second greatest value Crestwood apartment is the Begonia Model at Avondale Gardens starting at $1,750 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crestwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Fitzroy | The Florentine | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Avondale Gardens | Begonia | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
Duke Complex | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Met on 7th | The Dallas | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Rise Lakeview | The Rhodes | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Linwood Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
The Station at Crestline Heights | The Ridge | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Hickory Hill | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Axel Row Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Avondale Point | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - 4416 Building | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crestwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Crestwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crestwood is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crestwood?
The cheapest apartment in Crestwood is Duke Complex which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Crestwood costs $2,199.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crestwood?
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 46 regular apartments in Crestwood 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 Crestwood?
Cheap apartments in Crestwood have an average cost of $218 which is $1,981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crestwood.
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