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    A kitchen with a black stove top oven and white cabinets. at WildForest Apartments, Birmingham, AL A bedroom with a large bed and a ceiling fan. at WildForest Apartments, Alabama
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    1000 Wildforest Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
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    1 BED $1,412+
    2 BEDS $1,489+
    3 BEDS $1,746+
    A kitchen with a black stove top oven and white cabinets. at WildForest Apartments, Birmingham, AL A bedroom with a large bed and a ceiling fan. at WildForest Apartments, Alabama a patio with chairs and a table next to a pool at WildForest Apartments, Birmingham, AL, 35209 a gym with weights at WildForest Apartments, Birmingham, 35209
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    4.5/5 kate p. on Jun 30, 2023

    My first off campus experience, the staff has been so helpful. The location is great being a Samford student. Can't wait.

    4.5/5 Lauren S. on Oct 1, 2020

    Love Wild forest!

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    195 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
    2 BEDS $2,000+
    3 BEDS $2,600+
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    3450 Manor Drive, Homewood, AL 35209
    1 BED $1,150+
    2 BEDS $1,475+
    3 BEDS $2,123+
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    200 Hickory Knoll, Birmingham, AL 35226
    2 BEDS $1,134+
    3 BEDS $1,296+
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    Homewood Townhomes, Birmingham, AL 35209
    1 BED $1,080+
    2 BEDS $1,160
    3 BEDS $1,225
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    1000 Wildforest Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
    1 BED $1,412+
    2 BEDS $1,489+
    3 BEDS $1,746+
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    101 Moretti Circle, Homewood, AL 35209
    1 BED $1,595+
    2 BEDS $1,905+
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    Edgewood Terrace, Birmingham, AL 35209
    1 BED $1,020
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    912 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209
    STUDIO $825
    1 BED $925
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    Oxmoor House, Birmingham, AL 35209
    2 BEDS $2,000
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    Manhattan Apartments, Birmingham, AL 35209
    1 BED $1,050
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    Courtney Apartments, Birmingham, AL 35209
    2 BEDS $1,275
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    Hollywood Gardens, Birmingham, AL 35209
    2 BEDS $1,275
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    East Glenwood Apartments, Birmingham, AL 35209
    2 BEDS $1,400
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    900 Velmont Ln, Homewood, AL 35226
    4 BEDS $2,400
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    1903 Vestavia Court, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
    1 BED $1,125
    2 BEDS $1,495
    3 BEDS $1,695+
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    1769 Vestaview Ln, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
    3 BEDS $2,400
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    2418 Green Springs Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35209
    1 BED $895
    2 BEDS $950
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    406 22Nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
    3 BEDS $2,280
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    Vestavia Plaza Apartments, Birmingham, AL 35216
    2 BEDS $1,075
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    80 West Oxmoor Road, #, Homewood, AL 35209
    1 BED $1,530+
    2 BEDS $2,010+
    3 BEDS $2,605+
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    1922 Tree Top Lane, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
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    2 BEDS $1,720+
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    2421 Woodmere Drive, Vestavia Hills, AL 35226
    3 BEDS $2,400
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    1407 17Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    STUDIO $760+
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    2624 Southview Pl, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
    4 BEDS $2,350
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Average rent in Homewood, AL

$1,388/mo Homewood, AL average rental price, May 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Homewood, AL is $1,388.

    Homewood, AL apartment rent ranges

    About 20% of apartment rents in Homewood, AL range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,001-$2,500 represent 6% of apartments. Around 58% of Birmingham’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 14% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000. A share of 3% of apartment rentals in Birmingham are in the $2,501-$3,000 range.

    Homewood, AL rent trends

    Check out the average rent prices in Homewood by neighborhood.

    Compared to the national average rent of $1,761, the average rent in Homewood, AL is $1,388.

    Getting around in Homewood, AL

    39 /100
    Car-Dependent
    20 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 39, Bike Score®: 20

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Homewood, AL last updated?

    Prices and availability in Homewood, AL were last updated on 2 Jul 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Homewood, AL?

    The best apartments in Homewood, AL are: WildForest Apartments, The Brookwood, Hickory Knoll, Moretti and West Row Lofts & Townhomes.

    What is the average rent in Homewood, AL?

    The average rent in Homewood, AL is $1,304.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Homewood, AL?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Homewood, AL is between $825 and $4,889.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Homewood, AL?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Homewood, AL is between $1,134 and $3,739.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Homewood, AL?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Homewood, AL is between $1,080 and $7,508.

    What type of rental buildings are in Homewood, AL?

    In Homewood 36% of the housing is rented out compared to 64% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 15% of Homewood’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 71% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Homewood, AL?

    The average age of rental buildings in Homewood is 45 years old, with 13% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Homewood, AL?

    Rental apartments in Homewood come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 6% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 35% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 51% of all rentals in Homewood. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

    Living in Homewood, AL

    Homewood is one of the best suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama, located near the southeastern part of the state. The lush, green landscaping all around this small town gives it a densely suburban feel that has an excellent public school system for families. Renters enjoy the southern charm and have access to lots of restaurants, coffee shops and public parks, as well as plenty of hiking and biking trails in the nearby Red Mountain Park. For renters who commute for work in the downtown Birmingham area, the ride is only around 5 miles to the north along U.S. Highway 31.

    Renting in Homewood, AL

    About a third of the people living in Homewood are renters as opposed to homeowners. That means there are plenty of affordable apartments for rent in Homewood. Apartments in Homewood are usually found in large communities with two- to three-story buildings, although there are some high-rise style apartments that overlook the University of Alabama in nearby Birmingham. Renters will enjoy a variety of amenities in these apartment communities, such as in-ground pools, grilling areas, walking trails and tennis courts. Most rental apartments in Homewood are pet friendly, which is good news for renters who own cats and dogs. For renters looking for walkable neighborhoods, many apartments in Homewood are near local amenities like grocery stores, gas stations and small restaurants.

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    Shopping in Homewood, AL

    The main street that runs through Homewood is filled with fun, local shops. That includes upscale clothing shops, boutiques and art galleries where renters can find locally made goods. There is also Soho Square, a more recent shopping complex that also features local stores and boutiques with goods you won’t find in a regular chain mall. Many restaurants and pub-style dining places are available there right below some apartment complexes. For grocery stores, renters have quite a few options, including the Piggly Wiggly, Aldi, The Fresh Market and Hometown Supermarket. For big-box stores, there is a Target in Homewood at the Brookwood Village shopping plaza, which is close to rental apartments.

    Transportation in Homewood, AL

    Many renters who live in the Homewood area commute to downtown Birmingham for work. There is also a heavy student scene there for the University of Birmingham that requires excellent public transportation. The MAX Transit is the public transportation that is run by the Jefferson County Transit Authority. It’s made up of bus routes, including the MAX Direct and the Magic City Connector, that go through the town at different stops near apartment communities and into Birmingham. For renters who need to travel by air internationally or domestically, the closest airport is the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport that’s only around 22 minutes away by car. In getting around Homewood by car, the major highway is Interstate 280, which connects with U.S. Highway 31. Over on the east side of Homewood, renters can also take Highway 65 to get to Birmingham.

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