1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL (691 Rentals)

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Inkwell on Grandview
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$1,659 - $1,699

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Base Rent$1,682 - $2,612
Total Monthly Price$1,682 - $2,612
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 16

Inkwell on Grandview

3560 Grandview PkyBirmingham, AL 35243
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Cortland Vesta
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$1,475 - $1,805

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Base Rent$1,529 - $6,144
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Cortland Vesta

2173 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Lakeview Green
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$1,550 - $1,695

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Base Rent$1,204 - $3,275
Total Monthly Price$1,204 - $3,275
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 21

Lakeview Green

2901 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Denham Lofts
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$1,664 - $2,014

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Base Rent$1,664 - $2,809
Total Monthly Price$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: September 28, 2026

There are currently 4660 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Birmingham, AL that range in price from $530 to $14,545. Downtown Birmingham, Forest Park and Fountain Heights 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 Birmingham216$1,598$650
Forest Park190$1,599$769
Fountain Heights184$1,629$715
Fountain Heights Park184$1,630$715
Druid Hills181$1,616$715
North Birmingham175$1,640$715
Five Points South161$1,604$769
Hoover Vestavia Hills157$1,315$720
Smithfield151$1,573$700
Altamont Park150$1,599$770

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 $1,247. 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 $2,250. 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$1,247
Theatre LoftsGallery1,205 Sq Ft$2,250
Hawthorne at WisteriaThe Bradford1,174 Sq Ft$1,490
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA31,133 Sq Ft$1,255
20 MidtownA171,122 Sq Ft$2,044
Inverness CliffsEnclave1,076 Sq Ft$1,395
Valora at HomewoodWareham1,075 Sq Ft$1,249
The 600A41,014 Sq Ft$2,125
Colina HillsideAria Loft1,011 Sq Ft$2,200
Places at Red Rocks1 Bedroom600 Sq Ft$880

Cheapest Available Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 28, 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 Apt 408 Model at Edenberry Apartments starting at $575 in the Outer Bessemer Fairfield neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Birmingham is currently $1,399. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Springville Landing Apartments1x1$530
Edenberry ApartmentsApt 408$575
Country Park1x1$630
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA2 One Bedroom$642
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$695
Twin Gates1 Bedroom$700
The PointeOne bedroo$700
Pointe Arlington1/1.00$700
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau Classic$730
The Woodford1 Bed/1 Bath$749

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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 $1,399.

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 $1,247 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 0 sq ft.

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