Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Woodlawn Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (35 Rentals)

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712 47th St N

BirminghamAL35212

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7728 Rugby Ave

BirminghamAL35206
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Crestwood Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Hills

1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Twin Gates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Gates

7741-7745 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35206
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Madrid Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Madrid Apartments

7745 Madrid AveBirmingham, AL 35206
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Avondale Forest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Forest

4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Southcrest
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southcrest

4226 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Avondale Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Point

4416 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Linwood Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Park

4241 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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4226 2nd Ave S
2 Bedroom Apartments

4226 2nd Ave S

4226 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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South Woodlawn, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Woodlawn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Woodlawn area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Views at Irondale priced from $799. Union at Cooper Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $829. Here are the most affordable South Woodlawn apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$799
Union at Cooper HillPotomac1BR,1BA$829
Southcrest1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$935
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment Original2BR,1BA$961
Crestwood Green ApartmentsBamboo2BR,1BA$989
Avondale Point2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - 4416 Building2BR,1BA$1,039
Linwood Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,114
Met on 7thThe Atlanta1BR,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Woodlawn, AL

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Woodlawn area is the $1.46 price per square foot Jacquard Model at Tapestry Park in the in the Woodlawn neighborhood starting from $1,735. The second greatest value South Woodlawn apartment is the The Bentley Model at Retreat at Mountain Brook starting at $1,372 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Woodlawn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tapestry ParkJacquard2BR,2BA$1.46
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Bentley1BR,1.5BA$1.26
8021 1st Ave S, Unit D8021 1st Ave S3BR,1BA$1.02
Crestwood Green ApartmentsBamboo2BR,1.5BA$1.04
1907 2nd Ave N, Unit 19071907 2nd Ave N2BR,1BA$1.07
Union at Cooper HillSilverton1BR,1BA$1.45
Linwood Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.54
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.53
Southcrest1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.35
The Views at Irondale1-11BR,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Woodlawn, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #43

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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South Woodlawn, Birmingham, AL

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Getting Around the South Woodlawn Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Woodlawn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Woodlawn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Woodlawn is under $1,185.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Woodlawn?

The cheapest apartment in South Woodlawn is The Views at Irondale which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in South Woodlawn costs $1,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Woodlawn?

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 5 regular apartments in South Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn?

Cheap apartments in South Woodlawn have an average cost of $390 which is $1,405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Woodlawn.

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