Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL (579 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Birmingham that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Inkwell on Grandview
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$1,577 - $2,947
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Inkwell on Grandview

3560 Grandview PkyBirmingham, AL 35243
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Lakeview Green
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$1,304 - $3,275
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$1,304 - $3,275

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Lakeview Green

2901 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Cortland Vesta
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$1,393 - $8,156
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Cortland Vesta

2173 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Denham Lofts
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$1,664 - $2,809
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$1,664 - $2,809

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Denham Lofts

1143 1st Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Stone Ridge Apartments
$1,635 - $1,685
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Stone Ridge Apartments

500 Palisades DrBirmingham, AL 35209
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL

There are currently 6150 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Birmingham, AL area.The three Birmingham neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Downtown Birmingham, Hoover Vestavia Hills, and Forest Park. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Birmingham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Downtown Birmingham4/4608$2,660
Hoover Vestavia Hills4/4606$1,580
Forest Park4/4524$2,579
Fountain Heights Park4/4479$2,660
Druid Hills4/4453$2,735
Fountain Heights4/4452$2,715
North Birmingham4/4434$2,702
Five Points South4/4428$1,936
Smithfield4/4419$2,607
Altamont Park4/4394$2,474

Pet Friendliest Birmingham Apartments for Rent

The Birmingham Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Hawthorne at Wisteria in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Somerset at Trussville in the Downtown Trussville neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Birmingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Hawthorne at Wisteria4/4Hoover Vestavia Hills$1,268
Somerset at Trussville4/4Downtown Trussville$903
Lakeview Green4/4Southside$1,304
The James on Highland4/4Five Points South$1,590
Grand Highlands Apartments3.8/4Cahaba Heights$1,245
MAA Ross Bridge3.8/4Hoover Vestavia Hills$1,328
Met on 7th3.8/4Southside$1,169
The Whitby Birmingham3.8/4Shelby County$1,499
University Place3.6/4Five Points South$899
100 Inverness Apartment Homes3.6/4Shelby County$965

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Birmingham, AL

The lowest priced Birmingham apartment at a property that allows pets is the Small Studio Studio Model at University Place in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $899. The second cheapest Birmingham Pet Friendly apartment is the A1 Model at 100 Inverness Apartment Homes, which is a 1 Bed starting at $965 in the Lake Purdy neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Birmingham apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
University PlaceSmall Studio$899
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA1$965
Riverchase Landing Apartments2BR 2BA (1390 SF)$1,185
Lakeview GreenStudio - 1A$1,304
Grand Highlands ApartmentsThe Sage$1,335
Met on 7thThe Dallas$1,425
Hawthorne at WisteriaThe Mimosa$1,488
The Whitby Birmingham1B$1,550
The James on HighlandThe Caddie$1,590
MAA Ross BridgeDrummond$1,743

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Birmingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Birmingham?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Birmingham is at Springville Landing Apartments listed at $530.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Birmingham Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Birmingham is $1,609.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 6,500 square feet unit starting from $12,285 at 4644 Old Looney Mill Rd.

What is the average size for Birmingham Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Birmingham is currently at 739 sq ft.

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