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2021 10th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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101 Penthouse DrBirmingham, AL 35205
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1522 Cooper Hill RdBirmingham, AL 35210
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Highland Park Townhome Apartments
344 20th Ave NEBirmingham, AL 35215
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1300 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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2218 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Met on 7th
2900 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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2901 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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2000 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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1300 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Duke Complex
5013 9th Ct NBirmingham, AL 35212
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Ion at the Ballpark
200 16th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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1521 17th StBirmingham, AL 35205
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10 14th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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The Park at Sunderland
660 Valley Crest DrBirmingham, AL 35215
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316 Beacon Crest LnBirmingham, AL 35209
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Valora at Homewood
915 Valley Ridge DrHomewood, AL 35209
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Village at Grants Mill
5320 Beacon DrIrondale, AL 35210
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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 | $1,127 | $625 | $2,208 |
| Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $660 | $10,000+ |
| Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $755 | $5,440 |
| Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $799 | $2,399 |
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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 Hillcrest Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Birmingham costs $1,879.
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 5,545 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 $565 which is $1,314 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birmingham.
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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability
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Hi. Larry Allen here, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Birmingham, AL.
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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.
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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.