
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Eastlake Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Eastlake area of Birmingham.


Vue at Crestwood

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South Eastlake, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Eastlake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Eastlake Studio Apartments | $1,169 | $1,019 | $1,319 |
South Eastlake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $936 | $650 | $1,339 |
South Eastlake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,031 | $725 | $1,519 |
South Eastlake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $990 | $2,090 |
South Eastlake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $1,320 | $1,515 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Eastlake Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available South Eastlake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Eastlake area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Ascot Place Apartments priced from $720. Club View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable South Eastlake apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ascot Place Apartments | The Chateau | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Club View Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Eastlake, AL
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Eastlake area is the $1.03 price per square foot The Montclair Model at Vue at Crestwood in the in the Woodlawn neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value South Eastlake apartment is the B2 Model at Village at Grants Mill starting at $1,280 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Roebuck Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Eastlake apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Vue at Crestwood | The Montclair | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Village at Grants Mill | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Crestwood Green Apartments | Bamboo | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
Club View Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
Ascot Place Apartments | The Regis | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
The Views at Irondale | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Union at Cooper Hill | Potomac | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Getting Around the South Eastlake Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
43 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
21 / 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 South Eastlake Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Eastlake?
The cheapest apartment in South Eastlake is Ascot Place Apartments which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in South Eastlake costs $1,430.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Eastlake?
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 9 regular apartments in South Eastlake 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 South Eastlake?
Cheap apartments in South Eastlake have an average cost of $345 which is $1,085 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Eastlake.
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