Cheap Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL from $530 (426 Rentals) Page 3 of 9

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Price OptionsDone
Price Range
to
Note: Properties with the Total Monthly Price badge include all required fees. Hover over the badge for details.
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Birmingham.

close
View Me
Fox Hall
Rent Specials
$1,033 - $1,445

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,033 - $1,445
Total Monthly Price$1,033 - $1,445
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fox Hall

1613 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
Affordability
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • 3D Tour
close
View Me
Towncrest Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,061 - $1,297

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,061 - $1,297
Total Monthly Price$1,061 - $1,297
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Towncrest Apartments

1501 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
Affordability
  • Verified
  • 3D Tour
  • Smoke Free
close
View Me
University Place
$1,065 - $2,315

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,065 - $2,315
Total Monthly Price$1,065 - $2,315
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

University Place

951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
Student Housing
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • Utilities Included
property at 1912 Lyle Dr
$1,075
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1912 Lyle Dr

BirminghamAL35235
close
View Me
7805 3rd Ave S, Unit B
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100
Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7805 3rd Ave S, Unit B

7805 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35206
Affordability
property at 1732 11th Pl S
$1,100 - $1,200
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

1732 11th Pl S

BirminghamAL35205
  • Smoke Free
close
View Me
Cliff Terrace
Rent Specials
$1,195 - $1,360

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,195 - $1,360
Total Monthly Price$1,195 - $1,360
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cliff Terrace

3477 Cliff Ter SBirmingham, AL 35205
Affordability
  • Verified
  • 3D Tour
  • Smoke Free
close
View Me
Piedmont Terrace
Rent Specials
$1,203 - $1,581

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,203 - $1,581
Total Monthly Price$1,203 - $1,581
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Piedmont Terrace

1331-1355 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
Affordability
  • Verified
  • 3D Tour
  • Smoke Free
close
View Me
Lakeview Green
Rent Specials
$1,204 - $3,275

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,204 - $3,275
Total Monthly Price$1,204 - $3,275
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lakeview Green

2901 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
Student Housing
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • 3D Tour
Showing Results 101-150, Page 3 of 9

Birmingham, AL Area Reviews

  • Parks
  • Entertainment
  • Local Vibes
  • Restaurants
  • Location
  • Traffic
  • Public Transportation
  • Outdoor Access
  • Cost of Living
  • Safety

Allen • 2+ years in Birmingham

September 21, 2025

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 $1,475.

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 3,212 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 $636 which is $839 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

decorative image for Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability article

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.

decorative image for Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals article

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

decorative image for How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis article

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.

decorative image for Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My! article

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.