
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL Under $1,200 (43 Rentals)


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The Avenues of Inverness

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The Marshall on 5th

Highland Park Townhome Apartments

Clay Landings
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Pointe Arlington

Park at Forestdale

Amberwood Apartments

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Country Park

Candy Mountain Apartments

Springville Landing Apartments
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The Park at Wellington

7721 1st Avenue South

Town Square Village Apartments

Deer Park

Tammera Place Apartments

Crestwood Hills

Chalkville Landing
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Royal Orleans Apartments

Ion at the Ballpark

The Branch at Carson Springs

Grayson Trace Apartments

Lumen in Birmingham

Forest Hills Village

Lakestone

The Park at Sunderland
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The Avenues of South Hoover

Villa Glen Apartments

Vines at Westlake

Pine Crest Apartments

Brooke Lyn Apartments

1007 Manor Dr

Magnolia Manor Apartments
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The Willows Apartments

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Lorna Place
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,218 | $606 | $2,402 |
| Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $530 | $10,000+ |
| Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $495 | $4,542 |
| Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,840 | $665 | $4,221 |
| Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $785 | $3,383 |
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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 Springville Landing Apartments listed at $665.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Birmingham Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham is $1,840.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Birmingham Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 2,450 square feet unit starting from $4,221 at Armour & Co..
What is the average size for Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Birmingham is currently 1,532 sq ft.
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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability
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