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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: October 29, 2025

There are currently 1464 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Birmingham, AL that range in price from $625 to $2,091. Downtown Birmingham, Fountain Heights 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 Birmingham95$1,084$625
Fountain Heights Park91$1,089$799
Southside Birmingham90$1,066$751
Fountain Heights85$1,099$799
North Birmingham85$1,099$799
Altamont Park83$1,050$751
Smithfield83$1,051$625
Druid Hills78$1,119$799
Five Points South73$1,050$625
Parkside73$1,099$799

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. The Palmer in the Woodland Park neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 711 square feet and currently listed start at $1,540. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The FilmontS1828 Sq Ft$2,045
The PalmerS3711 Sq Ft$1,540
Park 35 on ClairmontAvondale E680 Sq Ft$1,432
513 at ValleyStudio625 Sq Ft$949
Tributary RiseS2-1621 Sq Ft$1,500
The FitzroyThe Alabama603 Sq Ft$1,499
Advenir at Station 121Sussex587 Sq Ft$1,099
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe Brookwood583 Sq Ft$850

Cheapest Available Birmingham Studio Apartments

As of October 29, 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 Aster Model at Park at Hoover starting at $699 in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Birmingham is currently $1,118. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
University Ridge ApartmentsStudio$625
Park at HooverAster$699
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA1 Studio$715
Silver OakStudio$725
Cliff PlaceStudio Apartment, LVP$751
The CordelleStudio Apartment, Ground Level$755
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 2$799
The DulionMedium Studio$810
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe Brookwood$850
Lofts at American Life0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09$850

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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.

Birmingham, AL Area Reviews

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Allen • 2+ years in Birmingham

September 21, 2025

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 $1,118.

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 487 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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