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Cheap Apartments in the Gate City area of Birmingham.

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7728 Rugby Ave

BirminghamAL35206
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Crestwood Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Hills

1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Twin Gates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Gates

7741-7745 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35206
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Madrid Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Madrid Apartments

7745 Madrid AveBirmingham, AL 35206
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BirminghamAL35206
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Gate City, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gate City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gate City area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Union at Cooper Hill priced from $799. The Views at Irondale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Gate City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union at Cooper HillPotomac1BR,1BA$799
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$799
Village at Grants MillB22BR,2BA$1,280
Axel Row ApartmentsA71BR,1BA$1,299
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Bentley1BR,1BA$1,353
Park 35 on ClairmontAvondale EStudio,1BA$1,368
Tapestry ParkCloisters2BR,2BA$1,489
The Station at Crestline HeightsThe Ridge1BR,1BA$1,495
Avondale GardensBegonia2BR,2BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gate City, AL

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gate City area is the $1.47 price per square foot Jacquard Model at Tapestry Park in the in the Woodlawn neighborhood starting from $1,741. The second greatest value Gate City apartment is the The Bentley Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook starting at $1,353 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gate City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tapestry ParkJacquard2BR,2BA$1.47
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Bentley1BR,1.5BA$1.24
Village at Grants MillB22BR,2BA$1.21
Avondale GardensBegonia2BR,2BA$1.73
1907 2nd Ave N, Unit 19071907 2nd Ave N2BR,1BA$1.07
The Station at Crestline HeightsThe Ridge1BR,1BA$2.18
Park 35 on ClairmontAvondale EStudio ,1BA$2.01
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$1.18
Axel Row ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.13
Union at Cooper HillPotomac1BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gate City, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #57

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Gate City, Birmingham, AL

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Getting Around the Gate City Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gate City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gate City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gate City Apartment is $799 at Union at Cooper Hill.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gate City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gate City is starting from $850 at The Views at Irondale.

What is the most affordable Gate City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gate City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Union at Cooper Hill and starts from $1,249.

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