Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $695 (150 Rentals)

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property at 1504 12th St S

$700 - $1,100

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1504 12th St S

BirminghamAL35205

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Fox Hall
$891 - $1,085
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$923 - $1,085
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$923 - $1,085
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Fox Hall

1613 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Carolisa
$949 - $1,130
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$989 - $1,130
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$989 - $1,130
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Carolisa

1502-1512 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

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property at 55 Hanover Cir

$1,000 - $1,100

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$1,000 - $1,100
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$1,000 - $1,100

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55 Hanover Cir

BirminghamAL35205
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Highland Cliffs
$1,055 - $1,174
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$1,087 - $1,174
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$1,087 - $1,174
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Highland Cliffs

3401 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Villas
$1,137 - $1,316
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$1,169 - $1,316
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$1,169 - $1,316
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The Villas

2724 Niazuma Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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property at 1801 2nd Ave N

$1,200

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1801 2nd Ave N
BirminghamAL35203
property at 57 Hanover Cir

$1,200

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$1,200
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57 Hanover Cir, Unit 220

57 Hanover Cir
BirminghamAL35205
property at 401 20th St S

$1,300

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$1,300
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401 20th St S, Unit 202

401 20th St S
BirminghamAL35233
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Clayton Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Court

705 1st St SBirmingham, AL 35205

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 $775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Birmingham?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Birmingham is The Bellows which is listed at $731, while the average apartment in Downtown Birmingham costs $2,660.

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 139 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 $777 which is $1,883 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Birmingham.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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