Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $580 (89 Rentals)

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Linwood Park
$1,086 - $1,264
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$1,128 - $1,264

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Linwood Park

4241 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Parkside Place
$1,215 - $1,401
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$1,257 - $1,401

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$1,257 - $1,401
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Parkside Place

1413 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Terrace
$1,250 - $1,369
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$1,034 - $1,369

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$1,034 - $1,369
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Cliff Terrace

3477 Cliff Ter SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Birmingham Overlook
2 Bedroom Apartments

Birmingham Overlook

2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
Senior Living
  • Utilities Included

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Uptown Stadium
2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Stadium

1440 21st St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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The Pointe North
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pointe North

2012 30th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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Crestwood Hills
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Hills

1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Fourth Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth Apartments

3732 4th AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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The Hillside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hillside Apartments

1521 17th StBirmingham, AL 35205
Student Housing
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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The View on 18th
2 Bedroom Apartments

The View on 18th

1320 18th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Uptown Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Square

2300 21st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35234
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Avondale Forest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Forest

4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Saint Charles
2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Charles

1420 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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33rd Street Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

33rd Street Apartments

1514 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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South Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

South Hill

909 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Hill

3652 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35222

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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 $783.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Birmingham is The Hillside Apartments which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Downtown Birmingham costs $2,615.

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 141 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 $793 which is $1,822 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Birmingham.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.