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The 700

MAA Riverchase

MAA Trussville

Wildwood Apartments

150 Summit

Met on 7th

Parc at Grandview

Aventura Oak Mountain

Tapestry Park
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Inverness Cliffs

Iron City Lofts

Crowne at Cahaba River

Lakeshore Ridge

Hawthorne at Lake Heather

Crowne at Grandview

700 Riverchase Apartments

The Oxmoor

The Oaks at Lakeshore

The Fitzroy
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Colina Hillside

Breckenridge

Cahaba Grandview

Kenley Apartments

Grand Highlands Apartments

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Lakeview Green

The Park at Wellington

Manhattan Apartments

Park at Hoover

4324 Pinson Blvd
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The Pearl at Homewood

Valora at Homewood

328 54th St

732 AVENUE F F Ave

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Chastaine Park Apartments

Thirty-One 32 Cypress

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Shadesmont Apartments

Hills at Hoover Apartments

Wood Gardens

The Onyx Hoover Apartments
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Cadence at Bluff Park

5418 Ave D

Ridge Crossings

Brooke Lyn Apartments

High Gate

Kreekview Apartments

Apex Hoover

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The Abbey At Riverchase

The Haven

The Crescent at Lakeshore
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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 | $1,195 | $625 | $2,336 |
| Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $530 | $10,000+ |
| Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $565 | $8,437 |
| Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $665 | $5,201 |
| Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $785 | $3,824 |
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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 $700.
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 $2,058.
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 4,042 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 $569 which is $1,489 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birmingham.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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.

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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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.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.