Cheap Homes for Rent in Central City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $1,500 (9 Rentals)

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property at 1801 2nd Ave N

1801 2nd Ave N

BirminghamAL35203

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2226 1st Ave S

BirminghamAL35233

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 Market Lofts on Third priced from $855. Park Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 1Studio,1BA$855
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$899
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, AL

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,695. 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$1.26
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
The Dagny2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.09
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.48
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$1.17
The PizitzUnit Type 101BR,1BA$2.14
Lofts at American Life2/1 - Uptown Floor Plan- 052BR,1BA$1.86
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 33 Apartments for Rent in Central City, AL with pricing that ranges from $799 to $5,235. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $1,595 to $4,500.

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 $1,595 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,165.

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