Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $800 (21 Rentals)

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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 21

Market Lofts on Third

2225 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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The Frank
Rent Specials
$879 - $1,619
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$579 - $1,319
Required Monthly Fees
$300

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$879 - $1,619
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Frank

201 20th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Thomas Jefferson Towers
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$1,059 - $2,239
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$1,054 - $2,234
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$5

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$1,059 - $2,239
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Thomas Jefferson Towers

1623 2nd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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The Dagny
Rent Specials
$1,087 - $14,545
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$1,070 - $14,528
Required Monthly Fees
$17

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$1,087 - $14,545
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Dagny

2218 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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The William
Rent Specials
$1,150 - $1,980
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$1,100 - $1,930
Required Monthly Fees
$50

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

The William

1911 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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The Fitzroy
Rent Specials
$1,239 - $3,208
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$1,127 - $3,096
Required Monthly Fees
$112

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$1,239 - $3,208
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Fitzroy

2400 1st Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Pizitz

120 19th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
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The 600
$1,455 - $4,495
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$1,299 - $4,339
Required Monthly Fees
$156

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$1,455 - $4,495
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The 600

600 19th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$1,780

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$1,652
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$128

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$1,780

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2212 Morris Ave

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Fix Play Lofts
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$1,799 - $1,860
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$1,724 - $1,785
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$75

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$1,799 - $1,860
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Fix Play Lofts

2300-2312 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Lofts at American Life
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at American Life

2308-2316 4th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Jemison Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jemison Flats

1827 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Kessler Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kessler Building

1926 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203

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Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at The Frank priced from $879. Park Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $942. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The FrankStudio 1 Bath-HStudio,1BA$879
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$942
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,007
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$1,059
The Dagny1 Bedoom1BR,1BA$1,087

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, AL

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Jemison Flats in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,349. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts starting at $1,799 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jemison Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.59
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Ideal Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.70
The Dagny2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.82
The PizitzUnit Type 72BR,2BA$2.26
Theatre LoftsMuse1BR,1BA$2.36
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.27
Armour & Co.1 BR Lux-Loft Living1BR,1BA$2.32
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$2.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central City is at The Frank listed at $879.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $942 at Park Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $1,102 at Park Place.

What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place and starts from $1,399.

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