
Student Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL (18 Rentals)
Rentals in Birmingham near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


Advenir at Station 121

WildForest Apartments
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Lakeview Green

Tower on Tenth

Union at Cooper Hill

Lofts at American Life

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Valora at Homewood
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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Birmingham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Birmingham Student Studio Apartments | $1,264 | $606 | $2,889 |
Birmingham Student 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,383 | $620 | $4,414 |
Birmingham Student 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $660 | $5,893 |
Birmingham Student 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,876 | $755 | $7,098 |
Birmingham Student 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,143 | $1,100 | $3,180 |
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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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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, ALPopulation: 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Student Birmingham Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Birmingham?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Birmingham is at Alight Birmingham listed at $499.
How much is the average rent for a Student Birmingham Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Birmingham is $1,804.
What is the largest Student Birmingham Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 2,101 square feet unit starting from $1,100 at Lakeview Green.
What is the average size for Birmingham Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Birmingham is currently at 586 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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