
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL Under $1,000 (140 Rentals)


The Avenues of Lakeshore

Union at Cooper Hill

The Marshall on 3rd

Harrison Court Apartments

The Woodford

Beacon Pointe Apartments

Summer Rise

Twin Gates

Pinehaven West
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The Glenwood at Pinson

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Lotus Homewood

Spring Lake Cove Apartments

Ascot Place Apartments

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The Marshall on 5th

Park at Carson

Crestwood Green Apartments

Clay Landings

Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes

Park at Forestdale
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Highland Park Townhome Apartments

Pineview

Fountain Blue

The Views at Irondale

Aurea

Pointe Arlington

The Pointe

Amberwood Apartments

1512 11th Ave N

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Magnolia Court
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Element 26

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South Hill (Highland Park)

Hillcrest Apartments

Carson Crest Apartments & Townhomes

Candy Mountain Apartments

Country Park

Springville Landing Apartments

1100 Cotton Ave SW, Unit b

1000 4th Ave W, Unit 3

1000 4th Ave W, Unit 4
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941 52nd Pl N

2918 24th St N

25 68th St S

1309 16th St N

1911 19th Ct N

1224 Maple St

2329 30th Street Ensley

2608 20th Ave N

908 4th Ave W

1716 32nd Pl N
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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 | $1,242 | $625 | $2,336 |
| Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,428 | $530 | $10,000+ |
| Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $565 | $8,156 |
| Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $665 | $4,457 |
| Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $659 | $3,883 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Birmingham Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Birmingham with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Birmingham is at Edenberry Apartments listed at $550.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Birmingham Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham is $1,678.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Birmingham Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 1,900 square feet unit starting from $1,210 at Riverchase Landing Apartments.
What is the average size for Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Birmingham is currently 1,093 sq ft.
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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability
Written by: Larry Allen
Hi. Larry Allen here, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Birmingham, AL.

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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
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