1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL Under $1,000 (193 Rentals)

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Union at Cooper Hill
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$949 - $1,109
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$917 - $1,346
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$32

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$949 - $1,378
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Union at Cooper Hill

1522 Cooper Hill RdBirmingham, AL 35210
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DMG Mountainside
$806 - $1,594
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$757 - $2,809
Required Monthly Fees
$49

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$806 - $2,858
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DMG Mountainside

101 Penthouse DrBirmingham, AL 35205
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Thomas Jefferson Towers
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$999 - $1,459
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$994 - $2,234
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$5

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$999 - $2,239
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Thomas Jefferson Towers

1623 2nd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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The Avenues of Inverness
Rent Specials
$861 - $1,161
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$680 - $3,464
Required Monthly Fees
$181

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$861 - $3,645
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The Avenues of Inverness

3100 Heatherbrook RdBirmingham, AL 35242
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Market Lofts on Third
Rent Specials
$900 - $1,218
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$568 - $1,268
Required Monthly Fees
$232

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$800 - $1,500
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 3

Market Lofts on Third

2225 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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The Kenzie Apartment Homes
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$1,000
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$970 - $1,369
Required Monthly Fees
$30

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$1,000 - $1,399
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The Kenzie Apartment Homes

4501 Old Caldwell Mill RdBirmingham, AL 35242
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Wood Springs
Rent Specials
$899 - $959
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$809 - $1,179
Required Monthly Fees
$90

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$899 - $1,269
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Wood Springs

200 Springs AveBirmingham, AL 35242
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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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Highpointe Apartments
$975 - $1,060
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$850 - $1,275
Required Monthly Fees
$125

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$975 - $1,400
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 15

Highpointe Apartments

1229 Beacon Pky EBirmingham, AL 35209
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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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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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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 Ashton
Rent Specials
$879 - $1,003
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$879 - $971
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$32

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$911 - $1,003
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The Ashton

1524 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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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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Kenley Apartments
$959 - $1,229
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$846 - $2,010
Required Monthly Fees
$113

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$959 - $2,123
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Kenley Apartments

10 Kenley WayBirmingham, AL 35242
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Madison Place
Rent Specials
$949 - $1,009
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$945 - $1,245
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$4

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$949 - $1,249
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Madison Place

850 Shoal Run TrlBirmingham, AL 35242
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Mountain Woods Apartments
$950 - $975
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$800 - $1,225
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$150

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$950 - $1,375
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Mountain Woods Apartments

1000 Beacon Pky EBirmingham, AL 35209
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Terrace Apartments
$770 - $935
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$690 - $905
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$80

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$770 - $985
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Terrace Apartments

2141 17th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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2700 at Homewood
Rent Specials
$945 - $1,095
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$923 - $1,298
Required Monthly Fees
$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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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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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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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 $1,427.

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 663 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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