Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $800 (20 Rentals)

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$1,249

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1801 2nd Ave N
BirminghamAL35203

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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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property at 2024 29th St N

$1,125

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2024 29th St N

BirminghamAL35234

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Jemison Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jemison Flats

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

The Pizitz

120 19th St 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 1 Bed unit found at Park Place priced from $990. Bankhead Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,007. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park PlaceWillow1BR,1BA$990
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,007
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$1,009
The FrankStudio 1 Bath-CStudio,1BA$1,075
The Dagny1 Bedoom1BR,1BA$1,087

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, AL

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building starting at $2,300 with a $1.70 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.
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Ideal Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.70
The Dagny2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.82
Theatre LoftsLumen1BR,1BA$1.84
Park PlaceAzalea2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Armour & Co.1 BR Lux-Loft Living1BR,1BA$2.32
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.80
The FitzroyThe LyricStudio ,1BA$2.49
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$2.06

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 $1,075.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $990 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 $1,200 at Bankhead Towers.

What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Dagny and starts from $2,435.

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