Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL (156 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
Short Term Available
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7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11 Months, 12
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Cortland Vesta

2173 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Met on 7th
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Met on 7th

2900 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Acasa Verandas at Rocky Ridge
Short Term Available
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6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
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Acasa Verandas at Rocky Ridge

3741 Chestnut Ridge LnBirmingham, AL 35216
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Branchwater
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Branchwater

901 Old Forest RdBirmingham, AL 35243
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University Place
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University Place

951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Citizen Birmingham
Short Term Available
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Citizen Birmingham

300 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Market Lofts on Third
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Market Lofts on Third

2225 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Park Place
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Park Place

600 24th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
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The Ridgely
Short Term Available
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The Ridgely

3400 Chestnut Ridge LnBirmingham, AL 35216
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Vue at Crestwood
Short Term Available
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Vue at Crestwood

1000 Eagle View DrBirmingham, AL 35212
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Flats on 4th
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Flats on 4th

1508 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Park 35 on Clairmont
Short Term Available
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Park 35 on Clairmont

3500 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Aventura Oak Mountain
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Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Aventura Oak Mountain

1 Stonecrest DrBirmingham, AL 35242
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Kenley Apartments
Short Term Available
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Kenley Apartments

10 Kenley WayBirmingham, AL 35242
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150 Summit
Short Term Available
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150 Summit

150 Summit PlBirmingham, AL 35243
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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

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 Park at Buckingham listed at $648.

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

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Birmingham is $1,538.

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

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 2,100 square feet unit starting from $1,025 at Acasa Verandas at Rocky Ridge.

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 693 sq ft.

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Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.