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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

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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: December 29, 2025

There are currently 7800 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Birmingham, AL that range in price from $500 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 Birmingham360$1,579$714
Forest Park308$1,584$770
Hoover Vestavia Hills307$1,425$675
Fountain Heights Park289$1,599$700
Five Points South285$1,584$714
Druid Hills283$1,632$700
Fountain Heights276$1,615$700
North Birmingham267$1,624$700
Altamont Park254$1,584$745
Southside Birmingham245$1,589$791

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 $1,247. 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$1,247
Theatre LoftsGallery1,205 Sq Ft$2,999
20 MidtownBuilding 3: A3-V1,133 Sq Ft$1,800
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA31,133 Sq Ft$1,100
Inverness CliffsEnclave1,076 Sq Ft$1,315
Arise Knox Square1E-A1,076 Sq Ft$2,199
Riverchase Landing Apartments1BR 1.5BA (1070 SF)1,070 Sq Ft$1,395

Cheapest Available Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 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 Bed, 1 bath Model at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek starting at $675 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$620
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath$675
Fountain Blue1x1$675
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$695
The Glenwood at Pinson1BR 1BA$700
Pointe Arlington1/1.00$700
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau Classic$720
Park at Carson1x1 The Hudson 750sf$725
Club View Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath$725
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA2 One Bedroom$740

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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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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 $620.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham is $1,422.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 1,313 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 850 sq ft.

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