
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Mountain Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (53 Rentals)
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Charleston Court

The Sheraton

Montrose and Montclair

The Murals on Niazuma

1301 33rd St S

Top of the Cliff

The Highlands Communities

2927 Highland Ave

Cliff Terrace
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Donegal Place

The 700

2134 16th Ave S

Artisan Flats

Lakeview Green
Red Mountain, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Red Mountain?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Red Mountain Studio Apartments | $1,091 | $715 | $2,128 |
Red Mountain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $770 | $4,235 |
Red Mountain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $1,059 | $5,893 |
Red Mountain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,347 | $2,568 | $5,465 |
Red Mountain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,797 | $3,400 | $7,250 |
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Cheapest Available Red Mountain Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Red Mountain area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at Terrace Apartments priced from $715. Southridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Red Mountain apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Terrace Apartments | Studio 1 Bath - Ground Level | Studio,1BA | $715 |
Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Carlisle Terrace | Studio Apartment, Type B | Studio,1BA | $755 |
Charleston Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $777 |
The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $785 |
Phares | Studio | Studio,1BA | $793 |
Montrose and Montclair | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $795 |
The Murals on Niazuma | 1 Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Rhodes Villas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Parkview | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $806 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Mountain, AL
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Red Mountain area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at Carol Court in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,047. The second greatest value Red Mountain apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Electric Incl... Model at Altamont Cliffs starting at $1,068 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Red Mountain apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Carol Court | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Altamont Cliffs | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Electric Incl... | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Parkview | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Mill House | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Charleston Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Oakmont Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
Carlisle Terrace | Studio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard Facing, Upd... | Studio ,1BA | $1.34 |
Phares | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Red Mountain Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Red Mountain?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Red Mountain is under $806.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Red Mountain?
The cheapest apartment in Red Mountain is Southridge Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Red Mountain costs $4,410.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Red Mountain?
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 3 regular apartments in Red Mountain 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 Red Mountain?
Cheap apartments in Red Mountain have an average cost of $228 which is $4,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Red Mountain.
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