
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL Under $2,000 (405 Rentals)


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Inkwell on Grandview

Estelle

The 600

Inverness Cliffs

Turtle Lake Apartment Homes

The Landing on Emerald Pointe

Crowne at Cahaba River

Aventura Oak Mountain

Colony Woods
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The Station at Lakeshore

The Station at Crestline Heights

Tributary Rise

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Lakeview Green

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Cortland Vesta

150 Summit

Crowne on 10th

WildForest Apartments

DMG Mountainside

Union at Cooper Hill
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The Avenues of Lakeshore

The Cottages at Greystone

The James on Highland

Colina WeHo

The Fitzroy

Axel Row Apartments

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The Marshall on 3rd

The Frank

Steelhaven Birmingham
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Denham Lofts

Met on 7th

Thomas Jefferson Towers

20 Midtown

Park Place

Crowne at Grandview

The Kenzie Apartment Homes

The Ridgely

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The Outlook at Greystone Apartment Homes

Arbors At Cahaba River
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Linden Avondale

The Ellison

Bluffs at Riverview

Acasa Verandas at Rocky Ridge

Stonegate Apartment Homes

Iron City Lofts

100 Inverness Apartment Homes

Rise Lakeview

Woodmere Creek Apartments

The Avenues of Inverness
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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 | $1,228 | $625 | $2,336 |
| Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $530 | $10,000+ |
| Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $565 | $8,156 |
| Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $665 | $4,890 |
| Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $659 | $4,086 |
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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 $1,422.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Birmingham Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 1,351 square feet unit starting from $1,383 at Kenley Apartments.
What is the average size for Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Birmingham is currently 862 sq ft.
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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.