Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL (541 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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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL

There are currently 5391 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 Hoover Vestavia Hills, Downtown Birmingham, and Forest Park. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Birmingham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Hoover Vestavia Hills4/41169$1,516
Downtown Birmingham4/4663$2,299
Forest Park4/4598$2,221
Fountain Heights Park4/4585$2,221
Homewood4/4560$1,775
Druid Hills4/4553$2,235
Fountain Heights4/4541$2,242
Smithfield4/4527$2,221
North Birmingham4/4522$2,260
Altamont Park4/4508$2,221

Pet Friendliest Birmingham Apartments for Rent

The Birmingham Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Grand Highlands Apartments in the Cahaba Heights neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Hawthorne at Wisteria in the Hoover Vestavia Hills 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
Grand Highlands Apartments4/4Cahaba Heights$1,250
Hawthorne at Wisteria4/4Hoover Vestavia Hills$1,136
Somerset at Trussville4/4Downtown Trussville$1,052
Lakeview Green4/4Southside$1,200
Tributary Rise4/4Cahaba Heights$1,413
Colina Hillside4/4Hoover Vestavia Hills$1,475
Iron City Lofts3.8/4Southside$1,205
University Place3.8/4Five Points South$899
Riverchase Landing3.8/4Hoover Vestavia Hills$1,156
20 Midtown3.8/4Parkside$1,103

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
20 MidtownBuilding 3: M3-B | Micro Studio + Murphy Bed/Sofa$1,103
Riverchase Landing2BR 2BA (1475 SF)$1,156
Met on 7thThe Atlanta$1,185
Lakeview GreenStudio - 1A$1,200
Hawthorne at WisteriaThe Dogwood$1,204
Grand Highlands ApartmentsThe Dogwood$1,250
Somerset at Trussville2 Luxury Terrace$1,268
Tributary RiseS2$1,413

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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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.

Birmingham, AL
Population: 209,880

Ranked #107

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

16 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Birmingham, AL Area Reviews

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Great place for singles or families, with unique southern charm and lots of interesting history and culture.

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 Crestwood Hills listed at $610.

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

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Birmingham is $1,511.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 2,748 square feet unit starting from $1,455 at The 600.

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 701 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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