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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 01, 2025

There are currently 1019 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Birmingham, AL that range in price from $755 to $7,508. Hoover Vestavia Hills, Lake Purdy and Brownville are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Birmingham with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Hoover Vestavia Hills114$1,475$1,099
Lake Purdy78$1,801$1,249
Brownville44$1,753$1,099
Homewood44$1,659$1,271
Overton40$2,899$1,249
Cahaba Heights35$1,625$1,349
Southwest Birmingham32$1,793$1,099
Mason City19$1,581$1,296
Forest Park18$1,999$1,249
Altamont Park17$1,881$1,249

Largest Available Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is found at The 600 in the Smithfield neighborhood and is 2,748 square feet priced from $5,235. Armour & Co. has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 2,175 square feet and currently listed start at $3,863. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The 600D3C2,748 Sq Ft$5,235
Armour & Co.3 BR 3 Bath Loft2,175 Sq Ft$3,863
100 Inverness Apartment HomesC31,908 Sq Ft$1,535
Riverchase Landing3BR 2.5BA (1900 SF)1,900 Sq Ft$1,494
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Stoneridge1,780 Sq Ft$1,849
Beacon Pointe ApartmentsWelcome to Beacon Pointe - 3 Beds | 2 Baths1,767 Sq Ft$1,399
Oak TreeDarwin1,749 Sq Ft$2,099
Hawthorne at WisteriaThe Mimosa1,732 Sq Ft$1,581
Branchwater3 Bedroom 2 Bath1,700 Sq Ft$1,599

Cheapest Available Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 01, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is the The Carlton Model starting from $990 at Ascot Place Apartments in the Maple Grove neighborhood. The second most affordable Birmingham 3 Bedroom is the C1 Model at The Woodford starting at $1,059 in the Apple Valley neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Birmingham is currently $1,948. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Carlton$990
The WoodfordC1$1,059
Summer RiseC1$1,100
Hills at Hoover ApartmentsThe Birchwood$1,100
Clay Landings ApartmentsC1$1,140
Vines at Westlake3BD/2BA$1,145
The Landing on Emerald PointeWelcome to The Landing on Emerald Pointe - 3 Be...$1,199
Hoover VillageTundra$1,225
The Avenues of South HooverThe Birmingham$1,248
Brook Highland PlaceThe Tutwiler$1,249

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Birmingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Birmingham with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Birmingham is at Ascot Place Apartments listed at $990.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Birmingham Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham is $1,948.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 2,748 square feet unit starting from $5,235 at The 600.

What is the average size for Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Birmingham is currently 1,842 sq ft.

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