Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL Under $1,200 (388 Rentals)

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Lakeview Green
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$1,200 - $1,825
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$1,125 - $1,750
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$75

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$1,200 - $1,825
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Lakeview Green

2901 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Inverness Cliffs
$1,192 - $2,026
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$1,177 - $2,011
Required Monthly Fees
$15

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$1,192 - $2,026
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Inverness Cliffs

100 Inverness Cliffs DrBirmingham, AL 35242
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Kenley Apartments
$1,188 - $2,526
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$1,077 - $2,415
Required Monthly Fees
$111

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$1,188 - $2,526
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Kenley Apartments

10 Kenley WayBirmingham, AL 35242
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Tapestry Park
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$1,185 - $2,230
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$1,169 - $2,214
Required Monthly Fees
$16

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$1,185 - $2,230
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Tapestry Park

801 Montclair RdBirmingham, AL 35213
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Grand Highlands Apartments
$1,178 - $2,480
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$1,153 - $2,455
Required Monthly Fees
$25

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$1,178 - $2,480
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Grand Highlands Apartments

3251 Overton RdBirmingham, AL 35223
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The Villas
$1,175 - $1,287
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$1,143 - $1,255
Required Monthly Fees
$32

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$1,175 - $1,287
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The Villas

2724 Niazuma Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The William
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$1,150 - $1,980
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$1,100 - $1,930
Required Monthly Fees
$50

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$1,150 - $1,980
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The William

1911 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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The Ellys
$1,149 - $2,399
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$1,099 - $2,349
Required Monthly Fees
$50

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$1,149 - $2,399
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Ellys

1101 10th Plz SBirmingham, AL 35205
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150 Summit
$1,142 - $2,129
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$1,092 - $2,079
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$50

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$1,142 - $2,129
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150 Summit

150 Summit PlBirmingham, AL 35243
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Stonegate
$1,124 - $1,214
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$1,045 - $1,135
Required Monthly Fees
$79

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$1,124 - $1,214
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 16

Stonegate

101 Leaf Lake BlvdBirmingham, AL 35211
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Met on 7th
Rent Specials
$1,115 - $2,960
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$1,040 - $2,885
Required Monthly Fees
$75

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$1,115 - $2,960
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Met on 7th

2900 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Parc at Grandview
$1,111 - $2,087
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$1,084 - $2,060
Required Monthly Fees
$27

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$1,111 - $2,087
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Parc at Grandview

3545 Grandview PkyBirmingham, AL 35243
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Fox Hall
$1,108 - $1,456
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$1,076 - $1,424
Required Monthly Fees
$32

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$1,108 - $1,456
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Fox Hall

1613 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Ramsay Apartments
$1,099 - $1,189
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$1,067 - $1,157
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$32

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$1,099 - $1,189
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Ramsay Apartments

1761 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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2700 at Homewood
Rent Specials
$1,095 - $1,245
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$1,073 - $1,223
Required Monthly Fees
$22

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$1,095 - $1,245
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2700 at Homewood

2700 Temple Crest DrBirmingham, AL 35209
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The Dagny
$1,087 - $14,545
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$1,070 - $14,528
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$17

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$1,087 - $14,545
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The Dagny

2218 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Flanagan Flats
$1,074 - $1,163
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$1,042 - $1,131
Required Monthly Fees
$32

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$1,074 - $1,163
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Flanagan Flats

633 Idlewild CirBirmingham, AL 35205
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Linridge Apartments
$1,065 - $1,276
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$1,033 - $1,244
Required Monthly Fees
$32

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$1,065 - $1,276
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Linridge Apartments

827 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Advenir at Station 121
$1,064 - $2,399
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$993 - $2,328
Required Monthly Fees
$71

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$1,064 - $2,399
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Advenir at Station 121

2000 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Highpointe Apartments
$1,060 - $1,400
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$935 - $1,275
Required Monthly Fees
$125

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$1,060 - $1,400
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 10

Highpointe Apartments

1229 Beacon Pky EBirmingham, AL 35209
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20 Midtown
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$1,053 - $6,646
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$853 - $6,446
Required Monthly Fees
$200

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$1,053 - $6,646
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20 Midtown

2014 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Somerset at Trussville
Rent Specials
$1,046 - $1,742
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$1,000 - $1,696
Required Monthly Fees
$46

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$1,046 - $1,742
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Somerset at Trussville

3539 Mary Taylor RdBirmingham, AL 35235
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MAA Eagle Ridge
$1,043 - $2,818
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$1,025 - $2,800
Required Monthly Fees
$18

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$1,043 - $2,818
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MAA Eagle Ridge

One Eagle Ridge DrBirmingham, AL 35242
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Highland Riviera
$1,033 - $1,224
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$1,001 - $1,192
Required Monthly Fees
$32

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$1,033 - $1,224
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Highland Riviera

1205 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Terrace
Rent Specials
$1,015 - $1,378
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$983 - $1,346
Required Monthly Fees
$32

Total Monthly Price
$1,015 - $1,378
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Cliff Terrace

3477 Cliff Ter SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Thomas Jefferson Towers
Rent Specials
$999 - $2,239
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$994 - $2,234
Required Monthly Fees
$5

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$999 - $2,239
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Thomas Jefferson Towers

1623 2nd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Highland Cliffs
$983 - $1,156
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$951 - $1,124
Required Monthly Fees
$32

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$983 - $1,156
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Highland Cliffs

3401 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Marshall on 5th
$979 - $1,899
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$969 - $1,889
Required Monthly Fees
$10

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$979 - $1,899
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The Marshall on 5th

1300 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Woodmere Creek Apartments
$975 - $1,575
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$895 - $1,495
Required Monthly Fees
$80

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$975 - $1,575
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Woodmere Creek Apartments

779 Woodmere Creek DrBirmingham, AL 35226
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100 Inverness Apartment Homes
$965 - $1,710
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$790 - $1,535
Required Monthly Fees
$175

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$965 - $1,710
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100 Inverness Apartment Homes

100 Inverness L...Birmingham, AL 35242
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Colony Woods
$964 - $1,590
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$923 - $1,549
Required Monthly Fees
$41

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$964 - $1,590
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Colony Woods

2000 Colony Park DrBirmingham, AL 35243
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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about Birmingham

How much are Studio apartments in Birmingham?

There are currently 137 Studio Apartments in Birmingham with rent ranges from $625 to $2,208 with an average price of $1,163.

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 $530 to $14,545 with an average monthly rent of $1,437.

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 $16,460. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,716.

How expensive are Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 259 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Birmingham on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $665 to $5,508 - averaging $1,825 for the location.

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

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.