Cheap Homes for Rent in Central City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $1,300 (23 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 1 Bed unit found at Park Place priced from $899. Market Lofts on Third has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$899
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 2Studio,1BA$909
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Zeppelin1BR,1BA$999
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,007
The FrankStudio 1 Bath-FStudio,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, AL

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Goodall-Brown Lofts starting at $1,499 with a $1.36 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.
Ideal Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
The Dagny2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.09
Armour & Co.1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.11
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Theatre LoftsMuse1BR,1BA$2.36
Park PlaceWillow1BR,1BA$1.21
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$2.04
Lofts at American Life1/1 - Highland Floor Plan - 111BR,1BA$2.27

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 $855 to $5,235. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $1,350 to $5,500.

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 $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,663.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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