1300 16th St N
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $325 (202 Rentals)
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3826 39th Ave N
BirminghamAL35217
1128 10th Ave N
BirminghamAL35213
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$625 - $1,585Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
University Ridge Apartments
1321 17th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
2613 11th Ave S
BirminghamAL35205
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$700 - $1,144Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Silver Oak
1144 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$769 - $3,333Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
DMG Mountainside
101 Penthouse DrBirmingham, AL 35205
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$770Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Terrace Apartments
2141 17th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$7752 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1858 17th Ct N
1858 17th Ct NBirmingham, AL 35234
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$789 - $1,248Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Element 26
1608-1620 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$794 - $1,049Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cliff Place
1316 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$7991 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 18
Southwood Gardens
1324 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1512 11th Ave N
1512 11th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35204
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$810 - $3,175Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Sheraton
2909 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$810 - $1,325Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Dulion
2030 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$844 - $1,461
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Montrose and Montclair
1226-1228 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$855 - $1,388Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Market Lofts on Third
2225 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$880 - $1,100Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The LaSalle
2020 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$880 - $1,0741 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Places at Red Rocks
1534 17th StBirmingham, AL 35205
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$884 - $9841 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Townview
1517 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$886 - $1,0371 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Manor Village
1855 16th AveBirmingham, AL 35205
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$890 - $1,1501 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Lakeview
724 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
3350 Altamont Rd S, Unit E6
3350 Altamont Rd S
BirminghamAL35205
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$912 - $1,0651 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon
5th Avenue Apartments
3800 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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$949 - $1,9991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Thomas Jefferson Towers
1623 2nd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$951 - $1,8331 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Park Place
600 24th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$971 - $1,125
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Top of the Cliff
3400 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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$971 - $1,125
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Parkview
2501 Caldwell Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$973 - $1,145Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ramsay Apartments
1761 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$989 - $1,599Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Frank
201 20th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
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55 Hanover Cir
BirminghamAL35205
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$1,007 - $1,2001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bankhead Towers
2300 5th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
1416 14th St S
BirminghamAL35205
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$1,033 - $1,445
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Fox Hall
1613 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$1,061 - $1,297
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Towncrest Apartments
1501 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$1,064 - $2,399Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Ellison
2000 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$1,065 - $2,315
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University Place
951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$1,074 - $1,6671 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Irish
1200 18th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$1,084 - $2,9501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Met on 7th
2900 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$1,084 - $4,386Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
20 Midtown
2014 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$1,087 - $14,5451 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon
The Dagny
2218 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$1,090 - $2,2001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The 700
700 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
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$1,099 - $1,380Studio Apartments Available Now
Citizen Birmingham
300 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$1,119 - $1,2822 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Glen Iris Arms
1620 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$1,135 - $1,3081 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon
Highland Riviera
1205 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205
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$1,150 - $1,980Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The William
1911 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$1,195 - $1,581
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Piedmont Terrace
1331-1355 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$1,195 - $1,360
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Cliff Terrace
3477 Cliff Ter SBirmingham, AL 35205
233 52nd St N
BirminghamAL35212
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Clayton Court
705 1st St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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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 | $1,194 | $625 | $2,402 |
| Downtown Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $595 | $3,918 |
| Downtown Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $1,039 | $4,221 |
| Downtown Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $785 | $3,383 |
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There are currently 202 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 BERKLEY APARTMENTS priced from $585. University Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Downtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| BERKLEY APARTMENTS | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $585 |
| University Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $625 |
| McCormic II Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio, 1BA | $633 |
| PARK MANOR | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $699 |
| Bon Villa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $700 |
| DMG Mountainside | Mtn One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $769 |
| Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Ground Level | 1BR, 1BA | $770 |
| The Hillside Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $775 |
| Element 26 | Studio [1st Floor, Parking Lot Facing] | Studio, 1BA | $789 |
| Cliff Place | Studio Apartment | Studio, 1BA | $794 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Birmingham, AL
As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Birmingham area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Downtown Birmingham apartment is the 3BD 1 BATH Model at 621 19th Ct S in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting at $1,500 with a $1.07 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
| 621 19th Ct S | 3BD 1 BATH | 3BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
| Laurelton Oaks | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level,... | 2BR, 1BA | $1.18 |
| Places at Red Rocks | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $0.89 |
| Lumen in Birmingham | C2 | 3BR, 3BA | $0.94 |
| Terrace Court | 1x1 [2nd Floor] | 1BR, 1BA | $1.23 |
| DMG Mountainside | Mtn Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $1.19 |
| Glynwood Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| Magnolia Creek | Unit 1905 | 2BR, 1BA | $0.89 |
| PARK MANOR | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1.10 |
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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 $794.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Birmingham is DMG Mountainside which is listed at $769, while the average apartment in Downtown Birmingham costs $1,581.
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 130 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 $881 which is $700 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Birmingham.
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