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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: July 29, 2025

There are currently 5790 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Birmingham, AL that range in price from $620 to $5,418. Hoover Vestavia Hills, Downtown Birmingham and Forest 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
Hoover Vestavia Hills252$1,243$722
Downtown Birmingham236$1,551$700
Forest Park198$1,555$700
Smithfield198$1,579$645
Fountain Heights Park195$1,579$700
Druid Hills187$1,600$645
Five Points South179$1,579$770
Fountain Heights178$1,603$645
East Birmingham166$1,607$700
North Birmingham166$1,630$645

Largest Available Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is found at Park at Hoover in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood and is 1,313 square feet priced from $1,055. Retreat at Mountain Brook in the Eastwood neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,284 square feet and currently listed start at $1,310. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Park at HooverGladiola1,313 Sq Ft$1,055
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Kent1,284 Sq Ft$1,310
Theatre LoftsGallery1,205 Sq Ft$2,999
Kenley ApartmentsBraden 01,189 Sq Ft$1,615
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1,180 Sq Ft$1,375
20 MidtownBuilding 2: A2-M11,158 Sq Ft$1,923
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA31,133 Sq Ft$1,035
Inverness CliffsEnclave1,076 Sq Ft$1,303
Arise Knox Square1E-A1,076 Sq Ft$2,199
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1,025 Sq Ft$1,499

Cheapest Available Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 29, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is the 1x1 Model starting from $620 at Springville Landing Apartments in the Maple Grove neighborhood. The second most affordable Birmingham 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom _ DW Model at The Park at Forestdale starting at $660 in the North Pratt neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Birmingham is currently $1,415. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Springville Landing Apartments1x1$620
The Park at Forestdale1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom _ DW$660
Duke Complex1x1$700
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau$720
The Pearl at Homewood1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$722
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$740
University CrossingsModel A$740
Center Pointe LandingsA1$750
The Willows Apartments1x1 650sf$775
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Patio]$782

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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.

Birmingham, AL
Population: 209,880

Ranked #107

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

16 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $620.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham is $1,415.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 1,313 square feet unit starting from $1,055 at Park at Hoover.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Birmingham is currently 1,127 sq ft.

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