
Senior Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL (33 Rentals)
Apartments for adults 55+ years of age in Birmingham with convenient services, and fun activities.


Vue at Crestwood

Greenbriar at the Altamont senior living

Episcopal Place

3060 Ensley 5 Points W Ave

Birmingham Overlook

Branchwater

Asher Point Independent Living of Hoover
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Villa Maria I & II

Garden of Hope

Southtown Senior Living

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Princeton Towers

The Filmont 55+ Active Adult Community

Arise Knox Square

Flats at Colebridge

W. Clyde Williams Terrace

Abbington Summit Pointe

Ashby & Birchall at Ross Bridge

Somerby St. Vincent’s 119
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Tuxedo Park Apartments

Rittenhouse Village At Hoover Senior Living

Monark Grove at Greystone

Ahepa 3 Senior

Arbors at Ellington

Serene Grove Elderly Community

Oaks on Parkwood - 55+ Senior Community

Oak Park Villas
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Senior Studio Apartments | $1,240 | $625 | $2,336 |
| Birmingham Senior 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Birmingham Senior 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $565 | $8,156 |
| Birmingham Senior 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $665 | $4,560 |
| Birmingham Senior 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $785 | $4,650 |
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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 Senior Birmingham Apartments
What is the Cheapest Senior apartment in Birmingham?
Currently the most affordable Senior Apartment in Birmingham is at Vue at Crestwood listed at $899.
How much is the average rent for a Senior Birmingham Apartment?
The average rent for a Senior Apartment in Birmingham is $2,369.
What is the largest Senior Birmingham Apartment for rent?
Today's Senior apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 1,707 square feet unit starting from $1,473 at Overture Tributary 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes.
What is the average size for Birmingham Senior Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Senior rental in Birmingham is currently at 557 sq ft.
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