Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Mountain Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (35 Rentals)

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Carlisle Terrace
Studio Apartments

Carlisle Terrace

1223-1225 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Towers
Studio Apartments

Highland Towers

2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Davis House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Davis House

1117 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Place

1316 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Hermosa
Studio Apartments

Hermosa

1127 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Rhodes Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rhodes Villas

2901-2905 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Park Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill

1301 S 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Parkview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview

2501 Caldwell Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Donegal Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Donegal Place

2964 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Rebecca Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rebecca Manor

1256 22nd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Cliffs
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Cliffs

3320 Cliff Rd SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Apollo
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Apollo

1331 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Strata
2 Bedroom Apartments

Strata

3630 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222

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Mill House
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mill House

1504 21st Way SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Ascent on 34th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent on 34th

1310 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Lakeview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

724 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Hickory Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Hill

3820 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222

Red Mountain, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Red Mountain Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Red Mountain area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Charleston Court priced from $700. Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Red Mountain apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 4th Floor1BR,1BA$700
Terrace ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - Ground LevelStudio,1BA$715
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard FacingStudio,1BA$715
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$785
Cliff Place1x1 [W/D, LTV, 2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$789
Montrose and MontclairStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$794
The Murals on Niazuma1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$799
Altamont Cliffs1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, City View1BR,1BA$805
Rhodes Villas1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$806

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Mountain, AL

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Red Mountain 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 Red Mountain apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Electric Incl... Model at Altamont Cliffs starting at $1,071 with a $1.31 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Altamont Cliffs2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Electric Incl...2BR,1BA$1.31
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Parkview1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.16
Mill House2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.36
The Cliffs1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor, Corner]1BR,1BA$1.35
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 4th Floor1BR,1BA$1.08
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard FacingStudio ,1BA$1.21
Rhodes Villas1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.42
The Murals on Niazuma1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Red Mountain, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #25

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

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Red Mountain, Birmingham, and the greater Birmingham area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 Charleston Court which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Red Mountain costs $2,568.

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 6 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 $285 which is $2,283 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Red Mountain.

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