
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, MO from $600 (44 Rentals)
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Pleasant Grove Apartments

Brookside Apartments

Manor Ridge

Stoneybrook Apartments

Clay Terrace

Cherokee Village

Roosevelt
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The Hudson

Winner Place Apartments

Liberty View

Cambridge Commons

Village Gardens Apartments

Kendallwood Apartments

Independence Tower

Randall Court Apartments
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Bennington Ridge

Jefferson Park

Liberty Heights

The View on Vivion

Forest Park Apartments

Parvin Estates

Wilshire Apartments

Crossroads Village Apartments
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Palmer Place

Liberty Court Apartments

Kensington Court

Maple Manor Apartments

Cimarron Apartments

1017 S Glenwood Ave

611 Ewing Ave

1312 1/2 N Main St
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817 White Ave

523 W Maple Ave

Northpark Court Apartments

1217 W Truman Rd

11418 E 13th St

109 N Denver Ave

6237 E 12th St

5901 Lexington Ave
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1138 S Glenwood Ave

607 N Hocker Ave

6011 E 11th St

445 N Lawndale Ave
Birmingham, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Studio Apartments | $773 | $680 | $1,020 |
| Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,117 | $645 | $1,828 |
| Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $752 | $2,321 |
| Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $1,066 | $2,678 |
| Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
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Cheapest Available Birmingham Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Birmingham, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookside Apartments in the Blue Valley neighborhood priced from $695. Pleasant Grove Apartments in the Rock Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Birmingham apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Pleasant Grove Apartments | Classic Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Stoneybrook Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Manor Ridge | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Clay Terrace | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| The Hudson | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| Cimarron Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
| Winner Place Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Cambridge Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Independence Tower | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, MO and Nearby
As of May 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Birmingham area is the $1.26 price per square foot B1 Model at The View on Vivion in the in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Birmingham apartment is the Two Bedroom Split Model at Bennington Ridge starting at $1,133 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Bennington Crest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The View on Vivion | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Bennington Ridge | Two Bedroom Split | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Roosevelt | 2x1.5 Townhome Reno (S) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Village Gardens Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Cambridge Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Clay Terrace | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Cherokee Village | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Hudson | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Stoneybrook Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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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 Pleasant Grove Apartments listed at $699.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Birmingham Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Birmingham Apartment is $695 at Brookside 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 $850 at Stoneybrook Apartments.
What is the most affordable Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parvin Estates and starts from $1,280.
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