
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $714 (119 Rentals)


The Bend

Terrace Apartments

Celeste Manor

Southwood Gardens

1227 29th St S
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Highland Cliffs

Thomas Jefferson Towers

Park Place

Market Lofts on Third

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Highland Riviera

The 700
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Met on 7th

Advenir at Station 121
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Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,153 | $625 | $2,145 |
Downtown Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $714 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $795 | $5,893 |
| Downtown Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $1,193 | $5,440 |
| Downtown Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,193 | $2,000 | $2,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Birmingham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Birmingham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Birmingham is under $776.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Birmingham is Southridge Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Downtown Birmingham costs $2,187.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Birmingham?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 200 regular apartments in Downtown Birmingham that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Birmingham?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Birmingham have an average cost of $831 which is $1,356 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Birmingham.
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