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The View on 18th

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Lofts at American Life

The Branch at Carson Springs

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Duncan Flats

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Edgewood Terrace Apartments

The Trails at Cahaba River
Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
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Manhattan Apartments

Avondwell

Homewood Townhouse Apartments

Underwood Court

Fourth Apartments

Cahaba Park Apartments

Serenity at Fairfield

Pine Crest Apartments

Vines at Westlake
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Shadesmont Apartments

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Chapel Creek Apartments

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Autumn Brook Terrace Apartments

Colonial Square

Georgetown South Townhomes Apartments

Evan Arms Apartments

Timberline West Apartment Homes

Woodhaven Apartments

Gardendale Manor Apartments

The Silvertree Apartments

Crestline Court

Stoney Brook
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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 | $1,205 | $606 | $2,402 |
| Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $530 | $10,000+ |
| Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $565 | $4,524 |
| Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $665 | $4,221 |
| Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $785 | $3,383 |
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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 Springville Landing Apartments which is listed at $530, while the average apartment in Birmingham costs $1,487.
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 3,128 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 $641 which is $846 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
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How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis
Written by: Robin Stewart
Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
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Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.