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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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Birmingham Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: December 25, 2025

There are currently 1419 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Birmingham, AL that range in price from $625 to $2,145. Downtown Birmingham, Forest Park and Southside Birmingham are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Birmingham with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Birmingham97$1,089$625
Forest Park94$1,050$730
Southside Birmingham92$1,041$730
Fountain Heights91$1,089$784
Fountain Heights Park91$1,050$784
North Birmingham91$1,089$784
Altamont Park90$981$730
Smithfield88$1,089$625
Five Points South84$1,120$625
Druid Hills82$1,142$784

Largest Available Birmingham Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is found at The Filmont in the Lake Purdy neighborhood and is 828 square feet priced from $2,045. 20 Midtown in the Smithfield neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 811 square feet and currently listed start at $1,594. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The FilmontS1828 Sq Ft$2,045
20 MidtownBuilding 3: S3-L | Studio XL811 Sq Ft$1,594
Parc at GrandviewA1 (Sienna - studio)672 Sq Ft$1,277
Tributary RiseS1636 Sq Ft$1,430
The PalmerS5633 Sq Ft$1,532
513 at ValleyStudio625 Sq Ft$949
The FitzroyThe Alabama603 Sq Ft$1,451
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type B593 Sq Ft$784
Advenir at Station 121Sussex587 Sq Ft$1,034

Cheapest Available Birmingham Studio Apartments

As of December 25, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is the Studio Model starting from $625 at University Ridge Apartments in the Smithfield neighborhood. The second most affordable Birmingham Studio is the A1 Studio Model at Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes starting at $665 in the Apple Valley neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Birmingham is currently $1,159. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
University Ridge ApartmentsStudio$625
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA1 Studio$665
Cliff PlaceStudio Apartment$730
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type B$784
Tower on TenthFive Points$784
The DulionMedium Studio$810
The SheratonMedium Studio$810
Lofts at American Life0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09$850
The LaSalleStudio$880
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe Brookwood$900

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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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Birmingham, AL Area Reviews

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Allen • 2+ years in Birmingham

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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 Studio Birmingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Birmingham with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Birmingham is at University Ridge Apartments listed at $625.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Birmingham Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Birmingham is $1,159.

What is the largest available Studio Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 828 square feet unit starting from $2,045 at The Filmont.

What is the average size for Birmingham Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Birmingham is currently 478 sq ft.

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