
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (236 Rentals) Page 2 of 5
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Donegal Place

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Cliff Terrace

Highland Riviera

The William

Met on 7th

1732 11th Pl S

5811 2nd Ave N

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Lakeview Green

2308 4th Ave N, Unit 211
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2308 4th Ave N, Unit 611

2308 4th Ave N, Unit 411

2308 4th Ave N, Unit 1007

2308 4th Ave N, Unit 607

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Parkside Place

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1636 11th Pl S

Clayton Court

Birmingham Overlook

Norwood Oaks Apartments

Uptown Stadium
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McCormic II Apartments

The Pointe North

Magnolia South Apartment Homes

Crestwood Hills

Duke Complex

Drake and Madrid

3905 39th Ct N

Park Manor

Cliff Place

The Bellows
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Southridge Apartments

The Bend

2113 23rd St N

Stratford

Highland Towers

Flats on 15th

The Hillside Apartments

Kisor Flats

Wilbur

Tivoli
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Clairmont

Silverado

Bon Villa Apartments

Highland House

1992 18th Pl N

1903 18th Pl N

1984 18th Pl N

Magnolia Creek

Clairmont Hill

Manor Village
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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 | $1,252 | $625 | $2,336 |
| Downtown Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $595 | $8,156 |
| Downtown Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,525 | $1,039 | $4,560 |
| Downtown Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $785 | $3,783 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 236 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 $795.
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 $1,649.
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 118 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 $893 which is $756 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Birmingham.
Expert Rental Resources
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
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