1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL (676 Rentals)

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Inkwell on Grandview
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$1,625 - $1,859
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$1,577 - $2,947
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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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$1,304 - $3,275
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$1,304 - $3,275
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Lakeview Green

2901 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Cortland Vesta
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$1,524 - $1,741
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$1,393 - $8,156
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Cortland Vesta

2173 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Denham Lofts
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$1,770 - $1,975
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$1,664 - $2,809
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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: June 29, 2026

There are currently 4391 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 Hoover Vestavia Hills 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 Birmingham243$1,597$695
Forest Park209$1,599$770
Hoover Vestavia Hills185$1,365$675
Fountain Heights Park178$1,655$715
Druid Hills172$1,668$695
Five Points South172$1,599$770
Fountain Heights167$1,672$695
North Birmingham155$1,676$715
Altamont Park154$1,599$770
Southside Birmingham153$1,599$695

Largest Available Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is found at Kenley Apartments in the Lake Purdy neighborhood and is 1,351 square feet priced from $1,383. Hawthorne at Wisteria in the Brownville neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,212 square feet and currently listed start at $1,286. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Kenley ApartmentsCelia G21,351 Sq Ft$1,383
Hawthorne at WisteriaThe Azalea1,212 Sq Ft$1,286
Theatre LoftsGallery1,205 Sq Ft$2,454
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1,180 Sq Ft$1,375
20 MidtownBuilding 3: A3-V1,133 Sq Ft$1,763
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA31,133 Sq Ft$1,100
Arise Knox Square1E-A1,076 Sq Ft$2,311
Valora at HomewoodWareham1,075 Sq Ft$1,100
Park 35 on ClairmontLakeview B1,015 Sq Ft$1,948
The 600A41,014 Sq Ft$2,325

Cheapest Available Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 29, 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 $1,422. 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
Park at ForestdaleOne Bedroom, One Bath$606
Country Park1x1$630
Amberwood Apartments1x1$640
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath$675
Twin Gates1 Bed, 1 bath$675
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$695
The PointeOne 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 $1,422.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 1,351 square feet unit starting from $1,383 at Kenley Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Birmingham is currently 862 sq ft.

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