
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL Under $1,500 (88 Rentals)


The Landing on Emerald Pointe

150 Summit

Union at Cooper Hill

DMG Mountainside

The Avenues of Lakeshore

The Ridgely

The Avenues of Inverness

Valley Station Apartment Homes

Park Place
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Beacon Pointe Apartments

Wood Springs

The Woodford

Magnolia Court

The Glenwood at Pinson

The Raintree Apartments

Vue at Crestwood

Somerset at Trussville

MAA Trussville

Aventura Oak Mountain
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Clay Landings Apartments

Crestwood Green Apartments

Highpointe Apartments

100 Inverness Apartment Homes

Aurea

513 at Valley

The Pointe

Wildwood Apartments

The Place at Galleria

Lakestone
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Pointe Arlington

Carson Crest Apartments & Townhomes

Country Park

Hunter Ridge Apartments

Candy Mountain Apartments

Springville Landing Apartments

The Park at Wellington

Town Square Village Apartments

Deer Park

Tammera Place Apartments
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Crestwood Hills

Chalkville Landing

Royal Orleans Apartments

Ion at the Ballpark

The Branch at Carson Springs

Grayson Trace Apartments

Summer Rise

Forest Hills Village

Hoover Village

Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley
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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 | $1,184 | $625 | $2,208 |
| Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $530 | $10,000+ |
| Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $565 | $8,118 |
| Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $665 | $5,196 |
| Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $799 | $3,287 |
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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 $1,851.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Birmingham Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 2,400 square feet unit starting from $3,175 at The Sheraton.
What is the average size for Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Birmingham is currently 1,615 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.