1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL (656 Rentals)

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Inkwell on Grandview
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$1,619 - $1,859
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$1,577 - $3,032
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Inkwell on Grandview

3560 Grandview PkyBirmingham, AL 35243
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Lakeview Green
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$1,417 - $1,695
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$1,204 - $3,275
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Lakeview Green

2901 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Cortland Vesta
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$1,464 - $1,744
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$1,518 - $6,844
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Cortland Vesta

2173 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Denham Lofts
$1,664 - $2,014
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$1,664 - $2,809
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Denham Lofts

1143 1st Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 13, 2026

There are currently 4471 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Birmingham, AL that range in price from $525 to $14,545. Downtown Birmingham, Forest Park and Fountain Heights Park are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Birmingham with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Birmingham223$1,615$695
Forest Park205$1,610$751
Fountain Heights Park170$1,655$715
Druid Hills169$1,651$695
Five Points South169$1,640$751
Fountain Heights166$1,665$695
Hoover Vestavia Hills160$1,309$699
North Birmingham155$1,675$715
Altamont Park151$1,599$770
Smithfield148$1,599$700

Largest Available Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is found at Retreat at Mountain Brook in the Eastwood neighborhood and is 1,284 square feet priced from $1,314. Theatre Lofts in the Smithfield neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,205 square feet and currently listed start at $2,454. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Kent1,284 Sq Ft$1,314
Theatre LoftsGallery1,205 Sq Ft$2,454
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1,180 Sq Ft$1,225
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA31,133 Sq Ft$1,255
Inverness CliffsEnclave1,076 Sq Ft$1,486
Arise Knox Square1E-A1,076 Sq Ft$2,311
Valora at HomewoodWareham1,075 Sq Ft$1,026
20 MidtownA141,068 Sq Ft$2,013
The 600A41,014 Sq Ft$2,125
Places at Red Rocks1 Bedroom600 Sq Ft$880

Cheapest Available Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 13, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is the 1x1 Model starting from $530 at Springville Landing Apartments in the Spring Lake neighborhood. The second most affordable Birmingham 1 Bedroom is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 914 14th St SW starting at $600 in the West End neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Birmingham is currently $1,413. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Springville Landing Apartments1x1$530
914 14th St SW1 Beds, 1 Baths$600
Country Park1x1$630
Park at ForestdaleOne Bedroom, One Bath$660
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$695
The Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath$699
The PointeOne bedroo$700
Twin Gates1 Bedroom$700
Pinehaven West1 Bedroom$700
Pointe Arlington1/1.00$700

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Birmingham Overview

Known for its southern hospitality, Birmingham offers the perfect combination of big city amenities and small-town ambiance, without the big city prices. In fact, Forbes and Kiplinger ranked it the fifth most affordable city for renters in the nation. Apartments in Birmingham offer access to restaurants owned by award-winning chefs, theaters, art galleries, museums and a host of social and outdoor activities to choose from. Those are just a few of the reasons it’s called “The Magic City”. While the city population is only 242,820, closer to 800,000 residents make their homes in the surrounding area.

Why live in Birmingham, AL?

Home to the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Crimson Tide, Birmingham boasts a total of 13 institutions of higher learning. The mild climate makes it easy to balance work and play, and playing isn’t just for children in Birmingham. Adults can join the Birmingham Kickball League and stay younger longer. They can also paddle boat at Oak Mountain, ride the zip line at Red Mountain, and enjoy the Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, one of the biggest urban nature reserves in the United States. Within city limits, Railroad Park provides 19 acres of outdoor play space, complete with duck ponds and a skate park.

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Birmingham, AL Area Reviews

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Great place for singles or families, with unique southern charm and lots of interesting history and culture.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Birmingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Birmingham with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Birmingham is at Springville Landing Apartments listed at $530.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Birmingham Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham is $1,413.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 1,284 square feet unit starting from $1,314 at Retreat at Mountain Brook.

What is the average size for Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Birmingham is currently 845 sq ft.

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