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


1716 32nd Pl N

1512 11th Ave N

1419 14th St S

2608 20th Ave N

915 40th St S

1911 19th Ct N

DMG Mountainside

Element 26

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The Avondale Apartments
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The Lennox

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Linwood Park

Warwick Manor

Silver Oak

Townview

McCormic II Apartments

Places at Red Rocks

4513 13th Ave N

Linden Apartments

The Ivy
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Bankhead Towers

2705 20th Ave N, Unit Unit #1

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2524 18th Pl S

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Parkside Place

2705 20th Ave N, Unit 3

Terrace Court

1404 17th Ave S

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Cliff Terrace

Park Place

Birmingham Overlook
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Norwood Oaks Apartments

Uptown Stadium

The Pointe North

Crestwood Hills

3929 40th St N

2113 23rd St N

737 47th St N

Fourth Apartments

5815 2nd Ave N

The Hillside Apartments
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The View on 18th

Uptown Square

813 46th St S

972 53rd St N

Avondale Forest

Saint Charles

Stonehenge at Crestline Apartments

33rd Street Apartments

South Hill

Clairmont Hill
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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 | $1,197 | $625 | $2,336 |
| Downtown Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $695 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,974 | $580 | $8,437 |
| Downtown Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $1,039 | $4,560 |
| Downtown Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,710 | $785 | $4,526 |
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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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability
Written by: Larry Allen
Hi. Larry Allen here, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Birmingham, AL.

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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.