Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL from $565 (263 Rentals) Page 2 of 6

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Lotus Homewood
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$1,060

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Base Rent$925 - $1,060
Total Monthly Price$925 - $1,060
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Lotus Homewood

825 Oak Leaf CirBirmingham, AL 35209
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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property at 1912 Lyle Dr
$1,075
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1912 Lyle Dr

BirminghamAL35235
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7805 3rd Ave S, Unit B
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100
Total Monthly Price$1,100
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7805 3rd Ave S, Unit B

7805 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35206
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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property at 1732 11th Pl S
$1,100 - $1,200
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1732 11th Pl S

BirminghamAL35205
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Piedmont Terrace
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$1,153 - $1,581

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Base Rent$1,203 - $1,581
Total Monthly Price$1,203 - $1,581
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Piedmont Terrace

1331-1355 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Sharing a lease? Learn how to set clear expectations with your roommates on routines, bills, and cleaning to ensure a successful and peaceful shared living arrangement.

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Fox Hall
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$1,235 - $1,445

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Base Rent$1,033 - $1,445
Total Monthly Price$1,033 - $1,445
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Fox Hall

1613 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Merry Rowe
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$1,265 - $1,482

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Base Rent$1,307 - $1,482
Total Monthly Price$1,307 - $1,482
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Merry Rowe

1629 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Birmingham Overlook
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Birmingham Overlook

2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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Deer Park
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Deer Park

304 16th Plz SWBirmingham, AL 35211

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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Allen • 2+ years in Birmingham

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

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 $699.

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 $1,475.

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 3,212 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 $636 which is $839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birmingham.

Expert Rental Resources

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