
Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL Under $900 (212 Rentals)


Vue at Crestwood

The Landing on Emerald Pointe

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The Abbey At Inverness

The Views at Irondale

Hunter Ridge Apartments

Lakeview

Clay Landings

Townview

The LaSalle
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Places at Red Rocks

5th Avenue Apartments

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Lotus Homewood

The Glenwood at Pinson

2700 at Homewood

The Haven at Greenhill

The Dulion

The Sheraton

Manor Village

The Avenues of Inverness
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Market Lofts on Third

1512 11th Ave N

Carson Crest Apartments & Townhomes

Southwood Gardens

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The Marshall on 5th

513 at Valley

Pineview

Terrace Apartments

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Montrose and Montclair

DMG Mountainside
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Summer Rise Apartments

614 1st St S

Beacon Pointe Apartments

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7720 5th Ave S

The Woodford

Element 26

Cliff Place

Park at Carson

Ascot Place Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments
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Spring Lake Cove Apartments

The Pointe

Silver Oak

Pointe Arlington

Harrison Court Apartments

Serenity at Valley Creek

Twin Gates

Heritage and Sherman Oaks

Candy Mountain Apartments
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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Studio Apartments Under $900 | $1,250 | $625 | $2,336 |
| Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $1,413 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $1,652 | $565 | $10,000+ |
| Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $1,837 | $665 | $4,560 |
| Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $2,093 | $785 | $4,650 |
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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.
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