
Luxury Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL (86 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in Birmingham with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


DMG Mountainside

The Avenues of Inverness

The Avenues of Lakeshore

MAA Eagle Ridge

The Dagny

MAA Riverchase

Met on 7th

Aventura Oak Mountain

MAA Trussville
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Lakeview Green

Hawthorne at Lake Heather

700 Riverchase Apartments

20 Midtown

The Fitzroy

The Oxmoor

Colina Hillside

Parkside Apartments

Steelhaven Birmingham

Grand Highlands Apartments
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Tributary Rise

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Cortland Vesta

Century Lakeshore Crossings

MAA Liberty Park

The Station at Lakeshore

The 600

Estelle

Greenbriar at the Altamont senior living

The Palmer

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Colina WeHo

The James on Highland

Crowne on 10th

Denham Lofts

The Station at Crestline Heights

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Inkwell on Grandview

Lofts on 15th

Park 35 on Clairmont

Ideal Building

4644 Old Looney Mill Rd
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The Whitby Birmingham

The Cottages at Greystone

5102 Station Dr, Unit 1207

600 19th St N, Unit 601

5102 Station Dr, Unit 2122

600 19th St N, Unit 611

600 19th St N, Unit 604

600 19th St N, Unit 203

600 19th St N, Unit 603

600 19th St N, Unit 602
Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Luxury Studio Apartments | $1,206 | $625 | $2,336 |
| Birmingham Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $530 | $10,000+ |
| Birmingham Luxury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $565 | $8,437 |
| Birmingham Luxury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,822 | $665 | $4,560 |
| Birmingham Luxury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,784 | $785 | $4,526 |
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Birmingham Overview
Known for its southern hospitality, Birmingham offers the perfect combination of big city amenities and small-town ambiance, without the big city prices. In fact, Forbes and Kiplinger ranked it the fifth most affordable city for renters in the nation. Apartments in Birmingham offer access to restaurants owned by award-winning chefs, theaters, art galleries, museums and a host of social and outdoor activities to choose from. Those are just a few of the reasons it’s called “The Magic City”. While the city population is only 242,820, closer to 800,000 residents make their homes in the surrounding area.
Why live in Birmingham, AL?
Home to the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Crimson Tide, Birmingham boasts a total of 13 institutions of higher learning. The mild climate makes it easy to balance work and play, and playing isn’t just for children in Birmingham. Adults can join the Birmingham Kickball League and stay younger longer. They can also paddle boat at Oak Mountain, ride the zip line at Red Mountain, and enjoy the Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, one of the biggest urban nature reserves in the United States. Within city limits, Railroad Park provides 19 acres of outdoor play space, complete with duck ponds and a skate park.
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September 21, 2025Great place for singles or families, with unique southern charm and lots of interesting history and culture.
Frequently Asked Questions about Birmingham
How much are Studio apartments in Birmingham?
There are currently 139 Studio Apartments in Birmingham with rent ranges from $625 to $2,336 with an average price of $1,206.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Birmingham Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Birmingham ranges from $530 to $14,545 with an average monthly rent of $1,413.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Birmingham range from $565 to $8,437. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,677.
How expensive are Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 261 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Birmingham on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $665 to $4,560 - averaging $1,822 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
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