Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gate City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (17 Rentals)
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The Views at Irondale

Crestwood Green Apartments

Vue at Crestwood

Union at Cooper Hill

The Village at Grants Mill
Gate City, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gate City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gate City Studio Apartments | $1,623 | $959 | $2,754 |
Gate City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $850 | $3,582 |
Gate City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $775 | $4,016 |
Gate City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,240 | $1,159 | $5,926 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gate City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 The Views at Irondale priced from $799. Crestwood Green Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable Gate City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Crestwood Green Apartments | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
Vue at Crestwood | The Cahaba | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Union at Cooper Hill | Potomac | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
Tapestry Park | Le Brun | 1BR,1BA | $1,179 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gate City, AL
As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gate City area is the $1.29 price per square foot The Easton Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook in the in the Woodlawn neighborhood starting from $1,523. The second greatest value Gate City apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Village at Grants Mill starting at $1,385 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Roebuck Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gate City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Retreat at Mountain Brook | The Easton | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
The Village at Grants Mill | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Vue at Crestwood | The Cahaba | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Avondale Gardens | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Crestwood Green Apartments | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Axel Row Apartments | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
The Station at Crestline Heights | The Ridge | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Tapestry Park | Le Brun | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Union at Cooper Hill | Potomac | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGate City, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #45
Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Gate City, Birmingham, AL
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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
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gate City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gate City is at Park 35 on Clairmont listed at $1,622.
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 The Views at Irondale.
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 $1,284.
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