Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL Under $1,500 (51 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Birmingham as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Parkside Apartments
$1,473 - $2,326
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$1,435 - $2,288
Required Monthly Fees
$38

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$1,473 - $2,326
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkside Apartments

1701 1st Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Cortland Vesta
Rent Specials
$1,339 - $5,893
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$1,317 - $5,871
Required Monthly Fees
$22

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$1,339 - $5,893
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Cortland Vesta

2173 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Flats on 4th
$1,206 - $2,450
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$1,164 - $2,408
Required Monthly Fees
$42

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$1,206 - $2,450
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Flats on 4th

1508 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Kenley Apartments
$1,193 - $2,249
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$1,082 - $2,138
Required Monthly Fees
$111

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$1,193 - $2,249
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Kenley Apartments

10 Kenley WayBirmingham, AL 35242
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Stonegate
$1,124 - $1,374
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$1,045 - $1,295
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$79

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$1,124 - $1,374
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Stonegate

101 Leaf Lake BlvdBirmingham, AL 35211
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100 Inverness Apartment Homes
$965 - $1,710
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$790 - $1,535
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$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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Mountain Woods Apartments
$950 - $1,375
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$800 - $1,225
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$150

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$950 - $1,375
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Mountain Woods Apartments

1000 Beacon Pky EBirmingham, AL 35209
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Madison Place
Rent Specials
$949 - $1,299
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$945 - $1,295
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$4

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$949 - $1,299
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Madison Place

850 Shoal Run TrlBirmingham, AL 35242
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University Place
Rent Specials
$899 - $2,050
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$899 - $2,050

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$899 - $2,050
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University Place

951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Market Lofts on Third
Rent Specials
$800 - $1,500
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$568 - $1,268
Required Monthly Fees
$232

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$800 - $1,500
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Market Lofts on Third

2225 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Atlantan Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantan Apartments

3930 Montclair RdBirmingham, AL 35213
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La Vista
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Vista

1240 38th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Chace Lake Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chace Lake Villas

98 Chace Lake PkyBirmingham, AL 35244
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Westbury Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Apartments

3225 Ave S Apartment HBirmingham, AL 35208
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Carlton
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton

1408 14th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Murals on Niazuma
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Murals on Niazuma

2612 Niazuma Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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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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The Pointe North
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pointe North

2012 30th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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Stoney Brook
Rent Specials
$946 - $1,463
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$847 - $1,364
Required Monthly Fees
$99

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$946 - $1,463
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Stoney Brook

200 Stoney Brook LnFultondale, AL 35068
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Birmingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Birmingham?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Birmingham is at The Park at Buckingham listed at $648.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Birmingham Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Birmingham is $2,407.

What is the largest Short-term Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 6,500 square feet unit starting from $12,285 at 4644 Old Looney Mill Rd.

What is the average size for Birmingham Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Birmingham is currently at 923 sq ft.

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

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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.