Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL from $625 with Hardwood Floors (11 Rentals)

DMG Mountainside

The Sheraton

The Dulion
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Woodmere Creek Apartments

20 Midtown

Somerset at Trussville
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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 Studio Apartments | $1,133 | $625 | $2,091 |
Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $620 | $10,000+ |
Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $660 | $5,893 |
Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $755 | $5,375 |
Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $1,352 | $3,928 |
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Birmingham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Birmingham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Birmingham is under $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in Birmingham is University Ridge Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Birmingham costs $1,918.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Birmingham?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 740 regular apartments in Birmingham that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Birmingham?
Cheap apartments in Birmingham have an average cost of $541 which is $1,377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birmingham.
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.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Trey Huguley
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