
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (59 Rentals)
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Adona Apartments

513 at Valley

Woodmere Creek Apartments

2700 at Homewood

The Avenues of Lakeshore

1520 17th Way SW

Lakeshore Ridge

The Oaks at Lakeshore
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Stonegate

The Oxmoor

1205 Woodward Rd

1345 Mims St SW

3524 Park Ave SW

4517 Hillman Dr SW

1856 Francis Ave SW
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408 Skyview Dr

336 Birwood Ave

756 30th St SW

1413 67th St Ens

3432 Willard Ave SW

400 Skyview Dr

5620 Aster Ave
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3316 Park Ave SW

3416 Alemeda Ave SW

2633 28th St SW

3200 Cedar Ave SW

3445 Ellis Ave SW

333 McPherson Ave

932 Airview St

1508 Collier Dr

1228 19th Pl SW

508 Lovelin St

1205 31st St SW

1400 19th Pl SW

2308 Mayfield Ave SW

2804 32nd Way SW

The Pearl at Homewood

Cadence at Bluff Park

Homewood Heights Apartment Homes

The Jameson

The Crescent at Lakeshore

Chestnut Tree
Southwest Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Birmingham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,185 | $648 | $1,775 |
Southwest Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $738 | $2,556 |
Southwest Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $883 | $3,569 |
Southwest Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,018 | $995 | $4,538 |
Southwest Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,560 | $2,560 | $2,560 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Birmingham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Birmingham area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at The Park at Buckingham priced from $648. The Pearl at Homewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $738. Here are the most affordable Southwest Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Park at Buckingham | The Elm | Studio,1BA | $648 |
The Pearl at Homewood | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $738 |
Adona Apartments | The Elm/Evergreen | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Cadence at Bluff Park | 1AR/1AX | 1BR,1BA | $837 |
513 at Valley | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $936 |
The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio,1BA | $936 |
2700 at Homewood | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Valley Crest | 1x1 Classic (vca1) | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes | 1 BR | 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
The Crescent at Lakeshore | Two Bedroom/ One Bath (WO) | 2BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Birmingham, AL
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Birmingham area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Model at Hickory Knoll in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,296. The second greatest value Southwest Birmingham apartment is the The Vestavia Model at The Oxmoor starting at $1,693 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hickory Knoll | 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
The Oxmoor | The Vestavia | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Stone Ridge Apartments | Stone Ridge Apartments, Homewood, AL - 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.20 |
The Jameson | B2.5R | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
The Abbey at Regents Walk | Burkshire | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes | 2 BR | 1 BA with W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Cadence at Bluff Park | 2TAX | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
Valley Crest | 1x1 Fully Renovated Reno (vca1pf) | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
2700 at Homewood | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
The Park at Buckingham | The Elm | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Birmingham Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Birmingham?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Birmingham is at The Park at Buckingham listed at $648.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Birmingham Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Birmingham Apartment is $723 at The Pearl at Homewood.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Birmingham Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Birmingham is starting from $882 at Cadence at Bluff Park.
What is the most affordable Southwest Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southwest Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Avenues of Lakeshore and starts from $1,283.
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