Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL from $530 (289 Rentals)

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Country Park
$630
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$618 - $873
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$12
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$630 - $885
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Country Park

1105 Spring Villa CirBirmingham, AL 35215
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Twin Gates
$675
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$665 - $740
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$10
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$675 - $750
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Twin Gates

7741-7745 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35206
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Candy Mountain Apartments
$695
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$582 - $642
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$113
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$695 - $755
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Candy Mountain Apartments

909 Candy Mountain RdBirmingham, AL 35217
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Park at Carson
$735
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$720 - $835
Required Monthly Fees
$15
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$735 - $850
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Park at Carson

105 Candy Mountain RdBirmingham, AL 35217
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The Woodford
$749
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$669 - $1,219
Required Monthly Fees
$80
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$749 - $1,299
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The Woodford

4141 Pinson Valley PkyBirmingham, AL 35215
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Terrace Apartments
$770 - $935
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$690 - $855
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$80
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$770 - $935
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Terrace Apartments

2141 17th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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DMG Mountainside
$798 - $1,522
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$749 - $2,675
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$49
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$798 - $2,724
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DMG Mountainside

101 Penthouse DrBirmingham, AL 35205
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Glen Iris Arms
$815 - $907
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$783 - $1,065
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$32
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$815 - $1,097
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Glen Iris Arms

1620 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Court
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$824 - $1,028
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$824 - $996
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$32
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$856 - $1,028
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Highland Court

2525 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Bend
$842 - $933
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$810 - $901
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$32
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$842 - $933
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The Bend

1325 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$700 - $1,100

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1504 12th St S

BirminghamAL35205

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Carlisle Terrace
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$857 - $953
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$825 - $921
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$32
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$857 - $953
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Carlisle Terrace

1223-1225 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Ashton
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$865 - $1,003
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$865 - $971
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$32
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$897 - $1,003
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The Ashton

1524 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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property at 1340 32nd St S

$895 - $1,100

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1340 32nd St S

BirminghamAL35205
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The Views at Irondale
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$899 - $974
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$861 - $1,012
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The Views at Irondale

7716 Sunrise CirBirmingham, AL 35210
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Vue at Crestwood
Rent Specials
$899 - $1,339
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$808 - $1,628
Required Monthly Fees
$91
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$899 - $1,719
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Vue at Crestwood

1000 Eagle View DrBirmingham, AL 35212
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Wood Springs
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$899 - $919
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$809 - $1,179
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$90
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$899 - $1,269
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Wood Springs

200 Springs AveBirmingham, AL 35242
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Park On Valley
$900 - $950
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$855 - $1,380
Required Monthly Fees
$45
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$900 - $1,425
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Park On Valley

741 Barcelona CtBirmingham, AL 35209
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Oakmont Apartments
Rent Specials
$909 - $1,087
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$909 - $1,055
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$32
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$941 - $1,087
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Oakmont Apartments

2305 Arlington CresBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Irish
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$939 - $1,030
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$907 - $1,311
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$32
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$939 - $1,343
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The Irish

1200 18th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Kenley Apartments
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$941 - $1,229
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$828 - $1,997
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$113
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$941 - $2,110
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Kenley Apartments

10 Kenley WayBirmingham, AL 35242
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2700 at Homewood
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$945 - $1,095
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$923 - $1,298
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$22
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$945 - $1,320
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2700 at Homewood

2700 Temple Crest DrBirmingham, AL 35209
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Birmingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Birmingham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Birmingham is at Springville Landing Apartments listed at $530.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Birmingham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Birmingham Apartment is $530 at Springville Landing Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham is starting from $530 at Springville Landing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springville Landing Apartments and starts from $530.

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