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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City Studio Apartments | $1,179 | $800 | $1,457 |
| Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $889 | $10,000+ |
| Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,042 | $1,022 | $3,640 |
| Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,974 | $1,230 | $5,440 |
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Place priced from $889. Lofts at American Life - Downtown Birmingham, AL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
| Lofts at American Life - Downtown Birmingham, AL | 0/1 - Oxmoor Floor Plan - 02 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Market Lofts on Third | One Bedroom - Design 3 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Frank | Studio 1 Bath-H | Studio,1BA | $979 |
| Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building starting at $2,350 with a $1.74 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Ideal Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| The Dagny | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Armour & Co. | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Jemison Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Theatre Lofts | Muse | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Bankhead Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Market Lofts on Third | One Bedroom - Design 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central City is at Lofts at American Life - Downtown Birmingham, AL listed at $900.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $889 at Park Place.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $987 at Park Place.
The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place and starts from $1,230.
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