Cheap Homes for Rent in Central City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $1,300 (20 Rentals)

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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. Thomas Jefferson Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. 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
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Zeppelin1BR,1BA$929
Park PlaceWillow1BR,1BA$990
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,007
The Dagny1 Bedoom1BR,1BA$1,087

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, AL

As of April 16, 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
The PizitzUnit Type 72BR,2BA$2.26
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Theatre LoftsIris1BR,1BA$2.29
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.41
Armour & Co.1 BR Lux-Loft Living1BR,1BA$2.32
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$2.04

Frequently Asked Questions about Central City

What type of rentals are currently available in Central City?

There are currently 32 Apartments for Rent in Central City, AL with pricing that ranges from $800 to $14,545. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $1,350 to $2,880.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central City ranges from $1,350 to $2,880 with an average monthly rent of $1,886.

Expert Rental Resources

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