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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Birmingham, AL

Pricing Updated: 09/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Birmingham, AL area range in price from $530 to $14,545 with an overall median price of $1,492. The three Birmingham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Zion City at $760, Arlington West End at $772, and North Eastlake at $775. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Birmingham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Zion City$760$53018
Arlington West End$772$59516
North Eastlake$775$5958
Bush Hills$800$59538
Central Pratt$800$6065
Fairview$800$59540
North Pratt$800$6062
Northside$800$7752
Roebuck Springs$800$59515
South Pratt$800$62011

Cheapest Available Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Springville Landing Apartments in the Spring Lake neighborhood priced from $530. BERKLEY APARTMENTS in the Five Points South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $585. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Birmingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$530
BERKLEY APARTMENTS0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$585
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA1 StudioStudio, 1BA$585
Edenberry ApartmentsApt 4081BR, 1BA$595
University Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$625
Country Park1x11BR, 1BA$630
McCormic II ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio, 1BA$633
Park On ValleyStudio Classic (pvs)Studio, 1BA$695
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$695
PARK MANOR0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL

As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Birmingham area is the $0.70 price per square foot 2BR 2.5BA (1900 SF) Model at Riverchase Landing Apartments in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting from $1,326. The second greatest value Birmingham apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Places at Red Rocks in the Smithfield neighborhood starting at $880 with a $0.86 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverchase Landing Apartments2BR 2.5BA (1900 SF)2BR, 2.5BA$0.70
Places at Red Rocks1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$0.86
Springville Landing Apartments3x1.53BR, 1.5BA$0.65
Westridge Apartments East1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$0.89
Magnolia CreekUnit 19082BR, 1BA$0.89
Carson Crest Apartments & Townhomes1 BR/1 BA1BR, 1BA$0.89
Summer Rise ApartmentsA11BR, 1BA$0.87
Amberwood Apartments2x12BR, 1BA$0.88
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$0.93
Country Park1x11BR, 1BA$0.88

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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.

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Birmingham, AL Area Reviews

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Great place for singles or families, with unique southern charm and lots of interesting history and culture.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Birmingham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Birmingham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Birmingham is under $699.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Birmingham?

The cheapest apartment in Birmingham is Springville Landing Apartments which is listed at $530, while the average apartment in Birmingham costs $1,492.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Birmingham?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3,418 regular apartments in Birmingham that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Birmingham?

Cheap apartments in Birmingham have an average cost of $639 which is $853 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birmingham.

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