Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Eastlake Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Madrid Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Madrid Apartments

7745 Madrid AveBirmingham, AL 35206
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau1BR,1BA$720
Club View Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$775
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vue at CrestwoodThe Montclair2BR,2BA$1.03
Village at Grants MillB22BR,2BA$1.21
Crestwood Green ApartmentsBamboo2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Club View Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.88
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Regis1BR,1BA$1.06
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$1.18
Union at Cooper HillPotomac1BR,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

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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