
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL Under $1,500 (327 Rentals) Page 2 of 7


Magnolia Court

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The Ridgely

The Glenwood at Pinson

The Dagny

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Lotus Homewood

The Raintree Apartments

Retreat at Greystone

Vue at Crestwood

513 at Valley
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2700 at Homewood

Park On Valley

The Point at Greystone

The 700

Somerset at Trussville

700 Riverchase Apartments

Crestwood Green Apartments

The Ellys

Carriage Court

Parc at Grandview
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Breckenridge

Cahaba Grandview

Park at Carson

The Sheraton

The Dulion

Hawthorne at Lake Heather

Park at Forestdale

Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes

High Pointe

Pineview
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Mountain Crest

Southwood Gardens

The Waites

Lakeview

The Oxmoor

Terrace Apartments

Crowne at Overton Village

Park Terrace Apartments

Wildwood Apartments

MAA Eagle Ridge
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Places at Red Rocks

Silver Oak

MAA Trussville

Lakeshore Ridge

The LaSalle

Kenley Apartments

The Place at Galleria

Fountain Blue

Townview

The Views at Irondale
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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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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