Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL Under $1,000 (293 Rentals)

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Mountain Crest
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$990 - $1,167
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Mountain Crest

1633 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

A Local Experts Guide to The Best Affordable Neighborhoods in the Birmingham, AL area for affordable living. Find your perfect Birmingham apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Carlisle Terrace
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$957 - $1,110
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Carlisle Terrace

1223-1225 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Top of the Cliff
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$914 - $1,111
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Top of the Cliff

3400 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Lotus Homewood
$850 - $950
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Lotus Homewood

825 Oak Leaf CirBirmingham, AL 35209
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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Birmingham

How much are Studio apartments in Birmingham?

There are currently 139 Studio Apartments in Birmingham with rent ranges from $625 to $2,336 with an average price of $1,250.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Birmingham Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Birmingham ranges from $525 to $14,545 with an average monthly rent of $1,413.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Birmingham range from $565 to $19,214. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,652.

How expensive are Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 268 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Birmingham on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $665 to $4,560 - averaging $1,837 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

Written by: Larry Allen

Hi. Larry Allen here, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Birmingham, AL.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.