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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 30, 2025

There are currently 7684 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Birmingham, AL that range in price from $595 to $14,545. Hoover Vestavia Hills, Downtown Birmingham and Forest Park are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Birmingham with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Hoover Vestavia Hills459$1,142$675
Downtown Birmingham288$1,586$700
Forest Park251$1,590$700
Fountain Heights Park247$1,590$700
Druid Hills233$1,594$599
Smithfield230$1,543$599
Fountain Heights221$1,609$599
Altamont Park220$1,543$700
North Birmingham214$1,624$599
East Birmingham199$1,543$700

Largest Available Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is found at Kenley Apartments in the Lake Purdy neighborhood and is 1,351 square feet priced from $1,624. Park at Hoover in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,313 square feet and currently listed start at $1,055. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Kenley ApartmentsCelia G21,351 Sq Ft$1,624
Park at HooverGladiola1,313 Sq Ft$1,055
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Kent1,284 Sq Ft$1,407
Theatre LoftsGallery1,205 Sq Ft$2,999
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1,180 Sq Ft$1,225
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA31,133 Sq Ft$1,100
20 MidtownBuilding 3: A3-V1,133 Sq Ft$1,853
Arise Knox Square1E-A1,076 Sq Ft$2,199
Inverness CliffsEnclave1,076 Sq Ft$1,283
Valora at HomewoodWareham1,075 Sq Ft$999

Cheapest Available Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model starting from $595 at Fountain Blue Apartments in the West End neighborhood. The second most affordable Birmingham 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at Springville Landing Apartments starting at $620 in the Spring Lake neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Birmingham is currently $1,397. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Fountain Blue Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath$595
Springville Landing Apartments1x1$620
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath$675
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$695
Duke Complex1x1$700
Pointe Arlington1/1.00$700
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau Classic$720
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$740
Center Pointe LandingsA1$750

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Birmingham Overview

Known for its southern hospitality, Birmingham offers the perfect combination of big city amenities and small-town ambiance, without the big city prices. In fact, Forbes and Kiplinger ranked it the fifth most affordable city for renters in the nation. Apartments in Birmingham offer access to restaurants owned by award-winning chefs, theaters, art galleries, museums and a host of social and outdoor activities to choose from. Those are just a few of the reasons it’s called “The Magic City”. While the city population is only 242,820, closer to 800,000 residents make their homes in the surrounding area.

Why live in Birmingham, AL?

Home to the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Crimson Tide, Birmingham boasts a total of 13 institutions of higher learning. The mild climate makes it easy to balance work and play, and playing isn’t just for children in Birmingham. Adults can join the Birmingham Kickball League and stay younger longer. They can also paddle boat at Oak Mountain, ride the zip line at Red Mountain, and enjoy the Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, one of the biggest urban nature reserves in the United States. Within city limits, Railroad Park provides 19 acres of outdoor play space, complete with duck ponds and a skate park.

Birmingham, AL
Population: 209,880

Ranked #107

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

16 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Birmingham, AL Area Reviews

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Allen • 2+ years in Birmingham

September 21, 2025

Great place for singles or families, with unique southern charm and lots of interesting history and culture.

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 Fountain Blue Apartments listed at $595.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Birmingham Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham is $1,397.

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 $1,624 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 847 sq ft.

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