
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL from $565 (252 Rentals)


1018 48th St N

1300 16th St N

1716 32nd Pl N

2421 29th Street Ensley, Unit c

821 Overton Ave

1024 4th Ave W, Unit b

Spring Lake Cove Apartments

Country Park

Hillcrest Apartments
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1000 4th Ave W, Unit 4

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1576 20th St N, Unit D, Unit D

Candy Mountain Apartments

Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek

Twin Gates

Ascot Place Apartments

908 4th Ave W

1419 14th St S

1228 Fulton Ave SW

Pointe Arlington
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1512 11th Ave N

The Pointe

1142 4th Ave W

7750 Rugby Ave

Park at Carson

1100 Cotton Ave SW, Unit b

7749 5th Ave S

2608 20th Ave N

915 40th St S
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Pineview

1911 19th Ct N

4101 50th Ave N, Unit B

Clay Landings

Union at Cooper Hill

The Woodford

The Views at Irondale

401 Skyview Dr

The Glenwood at Pinson

Highland Park Townhome Apartments
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Crestwood Green Apartments

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Piedmont Terrace

Beacon Pointe Apartments

Element 26

High Pointe

The Avenues of Inverness

DMG Mountainside

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The Avondale Apartments

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Linwood Park
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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 | $1,195 | $625 | $2,336 |
| Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $530 | $10,000+ |
| Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $565 | $8,437 |
| Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $665 | $5,201 |
| Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $785 | $3,824 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Birmingham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Birmingham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Birmingham is under $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in Birmingham is Springville Landing Apartments which is listed at $565, while the average apartment in Birmingham costs $2,058.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Birmingham?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4,042 regular apartments in Birmingham that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Birmingham?
Cheap apartments in Birmingham have an average cost of $569 which is $1,489 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birmingham.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability
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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.
