Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Five Points West Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Deer Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

304 16th Plz SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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5817 Monte Sano Rd 9Birmingham, AL 35228
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Five Points West, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Five Points West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Five Points West area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at University Crossings priced from $740. The Pointe Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Five Points West apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University CrossingsModel A1BR,1BA$740
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
3201 Avenue E3201 Avenue E3BR,1BA$945
2605 23rd St Ensley2605 23rd St Ensley2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Five Points West, AL

As of April 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Five Points West area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2720 Ensley 5 Points W Ave Model at 2720 Ensley 5 Points W Ave, Unit 1 in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Five Points West apartment is the 1 bedroom x 1 bath Model at Park Estates Duplexes starting at $800 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Five Points West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2720 Ensley 5 Points W Ave, Unit 12720 Ensley 5 Points W Ave3BR,1BA$0.98
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.14
546 55th St, Unit A546 55th St2BR,1BA$1.64
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
University Crossings2 Bed 1 Bath Small2BR,1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Five Points West, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #71

Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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Best Local Schools in
Five Points West, Birmingham, AL

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Five Points West, Birmingham, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Five Points West Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Five Points West?

The cheapest apartment in Five Points West is University Crossings which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Five Points West costs $4,460.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Five Points West?

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 2 regular apartments in Five Points West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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