Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL (158 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Birmingham as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Cortland Vesta
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$1,393 - $8,156
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$1,393 - $8,156

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7 Months, 15 Months
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Cortland Vesta

2173 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Stone Ridge Apartments
$1,635 - $1,685
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$1,635 - $1,685

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$1,635 - $1,685
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12 Months
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Stone Ridge Apartments

500 Palisades DrBirmingham, AL 35209
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University Place
$899 - $2,315
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$899 - $2,315

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$899 - $2,315
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7 Months, 13 Months
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University Place

951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The 700
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$1,090 - $2,200Short Term Available
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12 Months
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The 700

700 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
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100 Inverness Apartment Homes
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$1,110 - $1,900
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$1,110 - $1,900

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$1,110 - $1,900
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100 Inverness Apartment Homes

100 Inverness L...Birmingham, AL 35242
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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

A Local Experts Guide to The Best Affordable Neighborhoods in the Birmingham, AL area for affordable living. Find your perfect Birmingham apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Siegel Select Birmingham II
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$1,510
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$1,510

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$1,510
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12 Months
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Siegel Select Birmingham II

1902 Montgomery Hwy SBirmingham, AL 35244
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Siegel Select Birmingham
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$1,343 - $1,716
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$1,343 - $1,716

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$1,343 - $1,716
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Siegel Select Birmingham

5429 Highway 280 EBirmingham, AL 35242
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The Waites
$1,400 - $1,875Short Term Available
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12 Months
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The Waites

707 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd SBirmingham, AL 35233
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1636 11th Pl S
$1,300 - $1,500
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$1,300 - $1,500

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$1,300 - $1,500
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3 Months
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1636 11th Pl S

1636 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205
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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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Great place for singles or families, with unique southern charm and lots of interesting history and culture.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Birmingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Birmingham?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Birmingham is at The Marshall on 3rd listed at $659.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Birmingham Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Birmingham is $1,767.

What is the largest Short-term Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 2,416 square feet unit starting from $1,054 at Kenley Apartments.

What is the average size for Birmingham Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Birmingham is currently at 686 sq ft.

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