Studio Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL (79 Rentals)

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Park Manor

1301 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Madrid Apartments

7745 Madrid AveBirmingham, AL 35206
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160 Cotton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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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: August 01, 2025

There are currently 1604 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Birmingham, AL that range in price from $606 to $2,499. Downtown Birmingham, Fountain Heights Park and Forest Park 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 Birmingham95$1,247$625
Fountain Heights Park91$1,253$729
Forest Park90$1,265$735
Smithfield86$1,271$625
Druid Hills85$1,299$735
Fountain Heights84$1,277$745
North Birmingham84$1,277$745
Parkside81$1,299$855
Enon Ridge75$1,393$855
East Birmingham69$1,403$855

Largest Available Birmingham Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is found at Jemison Flats in the Smithfield neighborhood and is 1,270 square feet priced from $1,499. 20 Midtown has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 855 square feet and currently listed start at $1,599. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Jemison FlatsStudio Layout1,270 Sq Ft$1,499
20 MidtownBuilding 3: S3-L | Studio XL855 Sq Ft$1,599
The FilmontS1828 Sq Ft$1,759
The WilliamThe Avenue 2793 Sq Ft$2,250
Parc at GrandviewA1 (Sienna - studio)672 Sq Ft$1,347
Arise Knox Square1A-B670 Sq Ft$1,674
513 at ValleyStudio625 Sq Ft$949
Tributary RiseS2-1621 Sq Ft$1,525
Inkwell on GrandviewStudio604 Sq Ft$1,554

Cheapest Available Birmingham Studio Apartments

As of August 01, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is the STUDIO Model starting from $606 at The Park at Forestdale in the North Pratt neighborhood. The second most affordable Birmingham Studio is the Studio Model at University Ridge Apartments starting at $625 in the Smithfield neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Birmingham is currently $1,271. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Park at ForestdaleSTUDIO$606
University Ridge ApartmentsStudio$625
The Park at BuckinghamThe Elm$648
Park at HooverAcacia$660
Clairmont ApartmentsStudio Apartment$682
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA1 Studio$715
Magnolia CourtStudio Apartment$729
Montrose and MontclairStudio Apartment - Montrose$735
The DulionMedium Studio$745
Adona ApartmentsThe Elm/Evergreen$775

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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

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 Studio Birmingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Birmingham with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Birmingham is at The Park at Forestdale listed at $606.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Birmingham is $1,271.

What is the largest available Studio Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 1,270 square feet unit starting from $1,499 at Jemison Flats.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in Birmingham is currently 506 sq ft.

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