
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL Under $900 (96 Rentals)


The Marshall on 3rd

Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek

The Glenwood at Pinson

Ascot Place Apartments

Spring Lake Cove Apartments

Clay Landings

Park at Carson

Park at Forestdale

Pineview
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Summer Rise

Fountain Blue

Amberwood Apartments

Aurea

Pointe Arlington

The Pointe

1512 11th Ave N

Twin Gates

Hillcrest Apartments

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Candy Mountain Apartments

Country Park

Springville Landing Apartments

Total Monthly Price
1001 21st Street Ensley, Unit B

1000 4th Ave W, Unit 3

1000 4th Ave W, Unit 4

1100 Cotton Ave SW, Unit b

2637 Pike Rd

1911 19th Ct N

1231 Finley St
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1224 Maple St

1024 40th St Ensley

2608 20th Ave N

908 4th Ave W

7749 5th Ave S

1014 40th St Ensley

1012 40th St Ensley

1300 16th St N

7712 3rd Ave S

1716 32nd Pl N
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908 9th St SW

1032 40th St Ensley

Clay Chalkville Apartments

Rosewood Apartments

Bon Villa Apartments

The Park at Wellington

Uptown Square

Birmingham Overlook

Center Court Apartments

Deer 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 | $1,228 | $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 2 Bedroom Birmingham Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Birmingham with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Birmingham is at Springville Landing Apartments listed at $565.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Birmingham Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham is $1,667.
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 $1,241 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 1,053 sq ft.
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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.