Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL (64 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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$1,518 - $6,144

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Base Rent$1,518 - $6,144

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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
7 Months, 15 Months
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Cortland Vesta

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

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Base Rent$1,635 - $1,685

Total Monthly Price$1,635 - $1,685
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Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Stone Ridge Apartments

500 Palisades DrBirmingham, AL 35209
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100 Inverness Apartment Homes
Rent Specials
$1,110 - $1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,110 - $1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,110 - $1,900
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Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 14 Months
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100 Inverness Apartment Homes

100 Inverness L...Birmingham, AL 35242
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University Place
$1,065 - $2,315

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Base Rent$1,065 - $2,315

Total Monthly Price$1,065 - $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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Lotus Homewood
Rent Specials
$925 - $1,060

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Base Rent$925 - $1,060

Total Monthly Price$925 - $1,060
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Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Lotus Homewood

825 Oak Leaf CirBirmingham, AL 35209
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The 700
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$1,090 - $2,200Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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The 700

700 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Siegel Select Birmingham
$1,343 - $1,716

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Base Rent$1,343 - $1,716

Total Monthly Price$1,343 - $1,716
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Siegel Select Birmingham

5429 Highway 280 EBirmingham, AL 35242
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The Waites
$1,850Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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The Waites

707 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd SBirmingham, AL 35233
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4644 Old Looney Mill Rd
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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4644 Old Looney Mill Rd

4644 Old Looney Mill RdBirmingham, AL 35243
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The Park at Wellington
Short Term Available
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7 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months
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The Park at Wellington

1400 Huckleberry LnBirmingham, AL 35226
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The Park at Carlyle and Callington
Short Term Available
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7 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months
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The Park at Carlyle and Callington

200 Robert Jemison DrBirmingham, AL 35209
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The Pointe North
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months, 13
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The Pointe North

2012 30th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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Royal Orleans Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Royal Orleans Apartments

200 Crabapple LnBirmingham, AL 35214
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The Park at Buckingham
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 12 Months
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The Park at Buckingham

114 Aspen CirBirmingham, AL 35209
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Madison Place
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 10 Months, 11 Months, 12
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Madison Place

850 Shoal Run TrlBirmingham, AL 35242
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Carlton
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
7 Months, 12 Months
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Carlton

1408 14th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Murals on Niazuma
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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The Murals on Niazuma

2612 Niazuma Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Westbury Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Westbury Apartments

3225 Ave S Apartment HBirmingham, AL 35208
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Chace Lake Villas
Short Term Available
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7 Months, 12 Months
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Chace Lake Villas

98 Chace Lake PkyBirmingham, AL 35244
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Edgewood Terrace Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Edgewood Terrace Apartments

900 Oxmoor RdBirmingham, AL 35209
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Avondwell
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Avondwell

4308 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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The Retreat at Rocky Ridge
Short Term Available
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4 Months, 12 Months
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The Retreat at Rocky Ridge

1000 Autumn Wood DrBirmingham, AL 35216
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Hollywood Gardens Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Hollywood Gardens Apartments

3341 Old Montgomery HwyBirmingham, AL 35209
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Redmont Gardens Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Redmont Gardens Apartments

2829 Thornhill RdBirmingham, AL 35213
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La Vista
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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La Vista

1240 38th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Atlantan Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Atlantan Apartments

3930 Montclair RdBirmingham, AL 35213
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East Glenwood Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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East Glenwood Apartments

109 E Glenwood DrBirmingham, AL 35209
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Flats on 4th
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
7 Months, 13 Months
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Flats on 4th

1508 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Apex Hoover
Rent Specials
$1,025 - $1,335Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 13 Months
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Apex Hoover

2250 Little Valley RdHoover, AL 35216
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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 $1,479.

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 $1,155 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 702 sq ft.

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