Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL from $300 (26 Rentals)

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DMG Mountainside
$798 - $2,724
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$749 - $2,675
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$49
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$798 - $2,724
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DMG Mountainside

101 Penthouse DrBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Avenues of Lakeshore
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$845 - $4,520
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$667 - $4,342
Required Monthly Fees
$178
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$845 - $4,520
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The Avenues of Lakeshore

901 Wildwood CrossingBirmingham, AL 35211
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Tower on Tenth
Rent Specials
$887 - $1,669
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$607 - $1,389
Required Monthly Fees
$280
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$887 - $1,669
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tower on Tenth

2021 10th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Union at Cooper Hill
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$949 - $1,378
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$917 - $1,346
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$32
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$949 - $1,378
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union at Cooper Hill

1522 Cooper Hill RdBirmingham, AL 35210
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The Marshall on 5th
$989 - $1,909
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$979 - $1,899
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$10
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$989 - $1,909
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The Marshall on 5th

1300 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Met on 7th
$1,040 - $2,950
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$965 - $2,875
Required Monthly Fees
$75
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$1,040 - $2,950
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Met on 7th

2900 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Advenir at Station 121
Rent Specials
$1,064 - $2,399
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$993 - $2,328
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$71
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$1,064 - $2,399
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Advenir at Station 121

2000 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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University Place
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$1,065 - $2,050
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$1,065 - $2,050
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$1,065 - $2,050
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

University Place

951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Dagny
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$1,087 - $14,545
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$1,070 - $14,528
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$17
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$1,087 - $14,545
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Dagny

2218 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Lakeshore Ridge
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$1,209 - $1,729
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$937 - $1,457
Required Monthly Fees
$272
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$1,209 - $1,729
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lakeshore Ridge

1700 Lakeshore RidgeBirmingham, AL 35211
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The Oaks at Lakeshore
$1,240 - $1,775
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$1,075 - $1,610
Required Monthly Fees
$165
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$1,240 - $1,775
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The Oaks at Lakeshore

1200 Oaks DrBirmingham, AL 35209
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Lakeview Green
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$1,275 - $2,875
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$1,200 - $2,800
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$75
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$1,275 - $2,875
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lakeview Green

2901 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Alight Birmingham
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Alight Birmingham

1300 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Duke Complex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Duke Complex

5013 9th Ct NBirmingham, AL 35212
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Ion at the Ballpark
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ion at the Ballpark

200 16th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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The Hillside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hillside Apartments

1521 17th StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Lumen in Birmingham
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lumen in Birmingham

10 14th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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The Park at Sunderland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Park at Sunderland

660 Valley Crest DrBirmingham, AL 35215
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Valley Crest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Crest

316 Beacon Crest LnBirmingham, AL 35209
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Valora at Homewood
Rent Specials
$699 - $2,139
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$567 - $2,007
Required Monthly Fees
$132
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$699 - $2,139
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Valora at Homewood

915 Valley Ridge DrHomewood, AL 35209
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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Birmingham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Birmingham is at University Ridge Apartments listed at $625.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Birmingham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Birmingham Apartment is $530 at Springville Landing Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham is starting from $565 at Springville Landing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springville Landing Apartments and starts from $665.

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