
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (71 Rentals)
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Met on 7th

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Highland Park, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highland Park Studio Apartments | $1,193 | $755 | $1,908 |
Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $822 | $4,272 |
Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $1,054 | $5,893 |
Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,687 | $1,433 | $5,235 |
Highland Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,000 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland Park Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Park area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at Carlisle Terrace priced from $723. Southridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Carlisle Terrace | Studio Apartment, Type B | Studio,1BA | $723 |
Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
The Highlands Communities | Phares Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
Cliff Highlands | 1x1 [Patio] | 1BR,1BA | $787 |
Phares | Studio | Studio,1BA | $793 |
The Murals on Niazuma | 1 Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Parkview | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
Rhodes Villas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $802 |
Clairmont Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [2nd Floor, No View] | 1BR,1BA | $822 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, AL
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level Model at Montcalm in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,159. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at Carol Court starting at $1,033 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Montcalm | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Carol Court | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Oakmont Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Chateau Avalon | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Parkview | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Clairmont Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Cliff Highlands | 1x1 [Patio] | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Carlisle Terrace | Studio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard Facing | Studio ,1BA | $1.24 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighland Park, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #19
Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Highland Park Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
32 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highland Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland Park is under $822.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Park?
The cheapest apartment in Highland Park is Southridge Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $2,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland 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 2,550 regular apartments in Highland 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 Highland Park?
Cheap apartments in Highland Park have an average cost of $741 which is $1,959 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park.
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