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Birmingham, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Birmingham Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Birmingham, OH is a Studio unit found at Hampshire I Apartments in the South Elyria neighborhood priced from $625. The Overlook in the Larkmoor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Birmingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hampshire I ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The OverlookEfficiencyStudio,1BA$650
College Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, OH and Nearby

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birmingham area is the $1.51 price per square foot Capewood Model at Redwood Amherst in the in the Downtown Amherst neighborhood starting from $2,449. The second greatest value Birmingham apartment is the Forestwood Model at Redwood Norwalk starting at $1,749 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Downtown Norwalk neighborhood. 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.
Redwood AmherstCapewood2BR,2BA$1.51
Redwood NorwalkForestwood2BR,2BA$1.35
Pinecrest ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.83
601-605 Abbe Rd2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Pin Oak Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.12
College Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Water's Edge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.08
Ashwood Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Oakwood Park Apartments1 Bedroom - Available Soon!1BR,1BA$1.23
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Birmingham?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, OH with pricing that ranges from $595 to $2,779. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Birmingham ranging from $700 to $2,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Birmingham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Birmingham ranges from $700 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,377.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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