
Branchwater
901 Old Forest Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243
| Monthly Rent | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,599 - $1,719 | 3 Beds | 3 | 2 Baths | 2 | 1,700 sq. ft. |
| View Fees and Policies |
Pricing and Floor Plans
3 Bedroom 2 Bath
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Details
Lease Term Options
- 3 - 12 Month Leases
Property Information
- Built in 1979
- 144 units / 3 stories
Specialty Housing Details
This property is intended and operated in accordance with the Housing for Older Persons provisions of the Fair Housing Act.
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$70
Due at Move-In
- Administrative Fee$160
- Surface Lot
Dogs
- Monthly Pet Fee$15 / mo
- One-Time Pet Fee$300
Cats
- Monthly Pet Fee$15 / mo
- One-Time Pet Fee$300
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Property Highlights
- Bark Park
- Contemporary Lighting
- Custom Cabinetry
- Custom Espresso Cabinetry
- Enormous Closets
- Expansive Gourmet Kitchens With Abundant Cabinets And Counter Space
- Freeway Access
- Friendly, Professional Staff
- Granite Counters
- Great View
- Hardwood Style Flooring
- Hardwood-Style Flooring
- iFit Technology in Fitness Center
- Minutes To UAB, Samford, I-459, I-65, And Highway 280
- New Energy Efficient Appliances
- New Flooring Throughout
- Online Payments
- Oversized Apartments
- Park-Like Setting
- Pavilion With Grilling Area
- Peaceful And Wooded Neighborhood
- Pet Station
- Pickleball / Cornhole Court
- Private Patio/Balcony
- Resort-inspired Pool
- Stainless Appliances
- Storage Units Available in Select Units
- Walk-in Closets
- Washer/Dryer Connections
- Washer/Dryer Included
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Carpet
- Ceiling Fans
- Dining Room
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Double Pane Windows
- Framed Mirrors
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- High Ceilings
- High Speed Internet Access
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Large Bedrooms
- Lawn
- Linen Closet
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Patio
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Sprinkler System
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Storage Units
- Tile Floors
- Tub/Shower
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Views
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Window Coverings
- Yard
Community Features
- Courtyard
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Grill
- Maintenance on site
- Online Services
- Package Service
- Pickleball Court
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Pool
- Property Manager on Site
- Renters Insurance Program
- Walk-Up
- Walking/Biking Trails
Area Scores
Walkability
Somewhat walkable30 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Somewhat bikeable30 / 100
Soundscore ™
Calm81 / 100
Transit


Moving to Hoover/Vestavia Hills, Birmingham, AL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Branchwater proximity to Rocky Ridge Square, The Shops at Oak Park, and Rocky Ridge Plaza. Rocky Ridge Square is 1.2 miles away, and The Shops at Oak Park is within a 23 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Branchwater are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 4.8 miles, including Homewood Forest Preserve, Birmingham Zoo, and Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Airports
Living in Hoover/Vestavia Hills provides easy access to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, located just 18 minutes from Branchwater.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Gresham Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Heritage Academy
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Samford University
Drive: 9 min (4.9 mi)
Virginia College, Birmingham
Drive: 13 min (7.2 mi)
Univ. of Ala. at Birmingham
Drive: 12 min (7.4 mi)
Birmingham Southern College
Drive: 18 min (11.2 mi)
About Branchwater
If you are looking for an exceptional community in Birmingham, Alabama, where extraordinary service is the norm, your search ends here. Once you explore our appealing pet-friendly apartments, you'll wish you had brought the moving truck. Described as... "fresh and modern, yet friendly and down to earth," life is just better at Branchwater.
If you are looking for an exceptional community in Birmingham, Alabama, where extraordinary service is the norm, your search ends here. Once you explore our appealing pet-friendly apartments, you'll wish you had brought the moving truck. Described as "fresh and modern, yet friendly and down to earth," life is just better at Branchwater.
Branchwater is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL
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Renter Reviews
For Branchwater
3
14 Ratings & Reviews
4/4/26
Alicia in the Leasing Office
I’ve had such a good experience working with Alicia in the leasing office at Branchwater. She is always quick to respond, which honestly makes such a difference when you need help or have questions. You can tell she genuinely has the best interest of both current and future residents in mind, not just doing her job but actually caring about people.
Alicia is also just very easy to talk to—she creates friendly, comfortable relationships with residents, which makes the whole experience feel more... personal instead of transactional. Anytime I’ve needed something, she’s been very helpful and kind.
It’s rare to come across someone in a leasing office who is this personal, and it truthfully doesn’t go unnoticed on my end.
Review from Apartments.com
1 Person Found This Helpful
Property Manager at Branchwater responded to this review
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Alicia in the leasing office. We're thrilled to hear how her dedication and genuine care have made a positive impact. Your feedback is truly appreciated!
10/29/25
Nice place to live
This is a great place to live with kids and family. Safe and quiet. The management is also very good and active.
Review from Apartments.com
Property Manager at Branchwater responded to this review
We appreciate your kind feedback. It’s heartening to learn that you view our community as a suitable place for families and value the safety and peace we strive to maintain. We are glad to know that our management team is aligning with your... expectations. Your satisfaction matters to us, and we look forward to fostering a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.
7/30/21
Worst maintenance I’ve seen and rude staff
My mother, who is in her 70s, has lived here for a couple of years now. They never are able to fix anything in her apartment, or only do a partial job. She has had mold issues since day 1 that they just tell her to leave her closet door open and won’t actually do anything to fix it. She has mold covering her bags and clothes in the closet regularly and the mold grows in the bathroom. I stayed with her summer of 2020 to help her recovery from a hip replacement. Her bottom stair outside is... extremely slippery (I’ve almost fallen multiple times), last year they said they’d fix it. I’m back this year and nothing has been done. Her kitchen sink faucet also broke and it has been over a week and they still won’t give us an eta. There are multiple other problems on a regular basis and it’s a challenge to get anyone to even give her the time of day beyond lip service. I would never recommend for anyone to live in these apartments. They are getting worse by the year, physically and in staff. I went into the office to ask for an email address to ensure we start documenting all of the issues here and they tried really hard to not give me the email address and ended up being rude to me. They are also rude to my mother on a regular basis.
Review from Apartments.com
7 People Found This Helpful
7/8/21
Terrible Move Out Experience
The first 11 months of our lease at Branchwater Apartments was great! The grounds are spectacular and maintenance was always very responsive. However, Branchwater changed managers in June 2021, and the last month of our lease has been a nightmare. The new management is implementing fee after fee. They did away with monthly Food Truck Day. They have all new maintenance staff, so we cannot speak on that. However, the biggest issue so far is attempting to move out. They sent us our renewal options... 20 days before our lease expired, and we responded the same business day that we would not be renewing. They proceeded to rudely insist that we owed over $1300 in fees and had to extend our lease an extra month for not providing sufficient notice that we were moving out. I do not understand how we could have decided whether we were renewing or not 60 days in advance, when we only received our renewal options/prices 20 days in advance. They have now forced us to extend our lease and pay rent, water, sewer, and power for an additional month, along with a yet-to-be determined amount of fees. We have lived in multiple apartment complexes the past few years, and none of them have had a move out experience as terrible, costly, or inconvenient as Branchwater. Highly recommend choosing to rent anywhere else!
Review from Apartments.com
6 People Found This Helpful
6/15/21
Keep Looking
The apartments themselves are quite nice, especially for the price. The leasing office, however, is completely incompetent. There’s been turnover of at least two full sets of office workers, including managers. The workers even talk down about the other office workers and management workers, it’s a very toxic office.
Review from Apartments.com
7 People Found This Helpful
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