Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (173 Rentals)

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Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Birmingham area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at University Ridge Apartments priced from $625. Cliff Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Downtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Cliff PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$730
Tower on TenthFive PointsStudio,1BA$734
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
The BendC-E 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$745
Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Ground Level1BR,1BA$770
The Hillside Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Park Hill1x1 [Basement, Patio]1BR,1BA$784
Celeste Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$791
Silverado1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$793

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Birmingham, AL

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Birmingham area is the $1.18 price per square foot Townhome with W/D Model at Hillside Manor in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,163. The second greatest value Downtown Birmingham apartment is the Mtn Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at DMG Mountainside starting at $1,145 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hillside ManorTownhome with W/D2BR,1.5BA$1.18
DMG MountainsideMtn Two Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.21
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Alight Birmingham2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.77
Altamont Cliffs2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, City Views2BR,1BA$1.15
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$1.17
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Parkview1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.19
Silverado1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.18

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Alabama, including Birmingham. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $793.

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 197 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 $827 which is $1,360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Birmingham.

Expert Rental Resources

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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!