
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL Under $1,500 (327 Rentals)


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Crowne at Cahaba River

Aventura Oak Mountain

The Whitby Birmingham

Colony Woods

The Station at Lakeshore

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Lakeview Green

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Cortland Vesta

150 Summit
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WildForest Apartments

DMG Mountainside

Union at Cooper Hill

The Avenues of Lakeshore

Heritage and Sherman Oaks

Axel Row Apartments

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The Marshall on 3rd

The Frank

Steelhaven Birmingham
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Met on 7th

Thomas Jefferson Towers

Reserve on 3rd

Crowne at Grandview

The Kenzie Apartment Homes

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The Outlook at Greystone Apartment Homes

Arbors At Cahaba River

The Ellison

Bluffs at Riverview

Acasa Verandas at Rocky Ridge
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Wood Springs

Beacon Pointe Apartments

Stonegate Apartment Homes

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100 Inverness Apartment Homes

Woodmere Creek Apartments

Grand Highlands Apartments

MAA Riverchase

MAA Liberty Park

Tapestry Park

The Oaks at Lakeshore
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The Woodford

The Landing on Emerald Pointe

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The Abbey At Inverness

Valley Station

Market Lofts on Third

Park Place

The Avenues of Inverness

Harrison Court Apartments

Serenity at Valley Creek

Twin Gates
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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,250 | $625 | $2,336 |
| Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $565 | $10,000+ |
| Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,837 | $665 | $4,560 |
| Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $785 | $4,650 |
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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 $1,413.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Birmingham Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 1,284 square feet unit starting from $1,292 at Retreat at Mountain Brook.
What is the average size for Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Birmingham is currently 690 sq ft.
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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability
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