Cheap Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, IA from $400 (20 Rentals)

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630 N 6th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

630 N 6th St

630 N 6th StBurlington, IA 52601

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Chateau Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Apartments

114 26th StFort Madison, IA 52627
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Carriage Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
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Tisdale Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tisdale Apartments

232 E 4th StOttumwa, IA 52501
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Birmingham, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Birmingham Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Birmingham, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Mediapolis Village priced from $495. Bel Aire Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Birmingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mediapolis VillageUnit 382BR,1BA$495
Bel Aire Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$645
Caspian VillageStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
Alice Place West Burlington1-Bedroom ADA1BR,1BA$740
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable - Memorial Park Rd1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, IA and Nearby

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birmingham area is the $0.75 price per square foot 3 Bedroom and 1 Bath Model at School House Apartments in the in the Pershing Place neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Birmingham apartment is the Unit 81 Model at Fairfield Estates starting at $1,057 with a $0.84 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
School House Apartments3 Bedroom and 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.75
Fairfield EstatesUnit 814BR,2BA$0.84
The Quarters Iowa CityC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.59
Mediapolis VillageUnit 414BR,2BA$0.75
Washington ApartmentsThe Harmon2BR,1BA$1.09
Westland Village2x12BR,1BA$0.89
Orchard Meadows ApartmentsB1 Partially Renovated2BR,1BA$1.08
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 4031BR,1BA$1.00
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.00

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24 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Birmingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Birmingham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Birmingham is at Caspian Village listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Birmingham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Birmingham Apartment is $645 at Bel Aire Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham is starting from $495 at Mediapolis Village.

What is the most affordable Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Louden Lofts and starts from $845.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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