
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (13 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Forest Park Studio Apartments | $1,215 | $800 | $2,128 |
Forest Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $649 | $3,743 |
Forest Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $1,025 | $4,901 |
Forest Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,735 | $1,365 | $5,465 |
Forest Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,325 | $4,070 | $4,580 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Forest Park Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Forest Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Park area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Valora at Homewood priced from $649. Mountainside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Forest Park apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Valora at Homewood | Quincy | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
Mountainside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Tower on Tenth | Five Points | Studio,1BA | $809 |
Spring Street Flats | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment Original | 2BR,1BA | $946 |
Greenview Apartments - Forest Park | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,002 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, AL
As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Park area is the $1.39 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Forest Park apartment is the Two Bedroom A Model at Mountainside Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The 700 | Penthouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
Mountainside Apartments | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Valora at Homewood | Rainsford | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Fourth Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Axel Row Apartments | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Linwood Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Spring Street Flats | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment Original | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Hickory Hill | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Alight Birmingham | 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Greenview Apartments - Forest Park | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleForest Park, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #47
Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Forest Park Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
26 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Park is under $1,189.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Park?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Park is Valora at Homewood which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Forest Park costs $4,325.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Park?
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 68 regular apartments in Forest Park 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 Forest Park?
Cheap apartments in Forest Park have an average cost of $586 which is $3,739 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park.
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