Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL Under $3,500 (620 Rentals)

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Fix Play Lofts
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$1,799
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$1,724
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$75
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$1,799
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Fix Play Lofts

2300-2312 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Green Valley
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$1,774 - $1,856
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$1,732 - $1,814
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$42
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$1,774 - $1,856
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Green Valley

3801 Green Valley DrBirmingham, AL 35243
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Inkwell on Grandview
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$1,648 - $3,132
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$1,625 - $3,109
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$23
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$1,648 - $3,132
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Inkwell on Grandview

3560 Grandview PkyBirmingham, AL 35243
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Denham Lofts
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$1,625 - $2,770
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$1,533 - $2,678
Required Monthly Fees
$92
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$1,625 - $2,770
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Denham Lofts

1143 1st Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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The Palmer
$1,507 - $3,491
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$1,467 - $3,451
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$40
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$1,507 - $3,491
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The Palmer

1415 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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The Whitby Birmingham
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$1,499 - $3,600
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$1,358 - $3,459
Required Monthly Fees
$141
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$1,499 - $3,600
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The Whitby Birmingham

120 Whitby LnBirmingham, AL 35242
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Stone Ridge Apartments
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$1,485 - $1,635
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$1,345 - $1,495
Required Monthly Fees
$140
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$1,485 - $1,635
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Stone Ridge Apartments

500 Palisades DrBirmingham, AL 35209
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Park 35 on Clairmont
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$1,452 - $2,627
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$1,332 - $2,507
Required Monthly Fees
$120
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$1,452 - $2,627
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Park 35 on Clairmont

3500 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Century Lakeshore Crossings
$1,441 - $2,766
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$1,318 - $2,643
Required Monthly Fees
$123
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$1,441 - $2,766
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Century Lakeshore Crossings

251 London PkyBirmingham, AL 35211
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Estelle
$1,435 - $2,782
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$1,360 - $2,707
Required Monthly Fees
$75
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$1,435 - $2,782
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Estelle

100 Wildwood CtBirmingham, AL 35209
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Artisan Flats
$1,400 - $2,300
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$1,228 - $2,128
Required Monthly Fees
$172
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$1,400 - $2,300
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Artisan Flats

2722 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Colina Hillside
Rent Specials
$1,395 - $3,050
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$1,353 - $3,008
Required Monthly Fees
$42
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$1,395 - $3,050
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Colina Hillside

1121 Colina StBirmingham, AL 35244
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Axel Row Apartments
$1,375
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$1,333
Required Monthly Fees
$42
Total Monthly Price
$1,375
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Axel Row Apartments

4211 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Tributary Rise
Rent Specials
$1,375 - $3,037
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$1,325 - $2,987
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$50
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$1,375 - $3,037
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Tributary Rise

3090 Highway 280Birmingham, AL 35243
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The Station at Lakeshore
$1,363 - $2,875
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$1,147 - $2,659
Required Monthly Fees
$216
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$1,363 - $2,875
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The Station at Lakeshore

2800 Milan CtBirmingham, AL 35211
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The Pizitz
$1,350 - $2,350
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$1,238 - $2,238
Required Monthly Fees
$112
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$1,350 - $2,350
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The Pizitz

120 19th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Cortland Vesta
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$1,339 - $5,893
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$1,317 - $5,871
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$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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WildForest Apartments
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$1,322 - $2,213
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$1,217 - $2,108
Required Monthly Fees
$105
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$1,322 - $2,213
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WildForest Apartments

1000 Wildforest DrBirmingham, AL 35209
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Hawthorne at Lake Heather
Rent Specials
$1,321 - $2,615
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$1,199 - $2,493
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$122
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$1,321 - $2,615
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Hawthorne at Lake Heather

1 Lake Heather ReserveBirmingham, AL 35242
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Aventura Oak Mountain
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$1,316 - $4,235
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$1,192 - $4,111
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$124
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$1,316 - $4,235
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Aventura Oak Mountain

1 Stonecrest DrBirmingham, AL 35242
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Kenley Apartments
$1,306 - $2,185
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$1,195 - $2,074
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$111
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$1,306 - $2,185
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Kenley Apartments

10 Kenley WayBirmingham, AL 35242
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Bluffs at Riverview
Rent Specials
$1,259 - $1,624
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$1,161 - $1,526
Required Monthly Fees
$98
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$1,259 - $1,624
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Bluffs at Riverview

2801 Riverview RdBirmingham, AL 35242
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The Fitzroy
Rent Specials
$1,257 - $2,626
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$1,145 - $2,514
Required Monthly Fees
$112
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$1,257 - $2,626
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The Fitzroy

2400 1st Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Parkside Apartments
$1,257 - $2,422
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$1,219 - $2,384
Required Monthly Fees
$38
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$1,257 - $2,422
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Parkside Apartments

1701 1st Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Cahaba Grandview
Rent Specials
$1,254 - $1,799
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$1,224 - $1,769
Required Monthly Fees
$30
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$1,254 - $1,799
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Cahaba Grandview

2800 Riverview RdBirmingham, AL 35242
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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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Birmingham, AL Area Reviews

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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 137 Studio Apartments in Birmingham with rent ranges from $625 to $2,208 with an average price of $1,155.

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 $500 to $14,545 with an average monthly rent of $1,421.

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 $17,307. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,714.

How expensive are Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 261 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Birmingham on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $665 to $33,058 - averaging $1,883 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

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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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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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

Written by: Bob Mallory

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.