
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $592 (28 Rentals)


University Ridge Apartments

Magnolia Court

The Sheraton

Market Lofts on Third

The Dulion

The LaSalle
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Silver Oak

Flats on 15th

The Frank

The Ellison

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University Place

Citizen Birmingham

1329 4th Ave S, Unit 306
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The William

Drake and Madrid

Park Manor

Montrose and Montclair

The Delacroix

Highland Court

Highland Towers
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The Cordelle

Hermosa

Rue 14

Oakmont Apartments

Clairmont Court Apartments

Lofts at American Life

Foundry Yards
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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 | $1,248 | $592 | $2,336 |
| Downtown Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,570 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $595 | $8,156 |
| Downtown Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,582 | $875 | $4,804 |
| Downtown Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,712 | $659 | $4,300 |
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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 McCormic II Apartments which is listed at $592, while the average apartment in Downtown Birmingham costs $2,660.
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 171 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 $791 which is $1,869 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Birmingham.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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