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1504 12th St S

BirminghamAL35205

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$9312 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 28

Redwood Manor

1417 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205
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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. Montrose and Montclair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Montrose and MontclairStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$695
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$700
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$745
Magnolia CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$746
Wilbur1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$769
The Bellows1-2 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$776
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Patio]1BR,1BA$782
The CordelleStudio Apartment, Top Level, CornerStudio,1BA$782

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Birmingham, AL

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Birmingham area is the $0.94 price per square foot Standard Model at 1512 11th Ave N in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Downtown Birmingham apartment is the 2BR / 1BA Model at The View on 18th starting at $895 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Smithfield 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.
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
The View on 18th2BR / 1BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$0.88
Park PlaceWillow1BR,1BA$1.22
The Irish1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.27
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Ramsay ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.23
Clairmont Hill1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1.5BA$1.22
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Patio]1BR,1BA$1.25

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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 $782.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Birmingham is Duke Complex which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Downtown Birmingham costs $2,500.

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 23 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 $188 which is $2,312 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Birmingham.

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