Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (36 Rentals)

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property at 1616 13th Pl S

$750

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$750
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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 2

1616 13th Pl S, Unit A

1616 13th Pl S
BirminghamAL35205

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property at 3350 Altamont Rd

$995

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$995
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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

3350 Altamont Rd, Unit E11

3350 Altamont Rd
BirminghamAL35205
property at 3909 39th Ct N

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3909 39th Ct N

BirminghamAL35217

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property at 1924 Portage Ave

$1,065

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$1,053
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$12
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$1,065

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1924 Portage Ave

BirminghamAL35234

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property at 2020 5th Ave S

$1,200 - $1,700

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2020 5th Ave S

BirminghamAL35294
property at 2332 27th St N

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2332 27th St N

BirminghamAL35234

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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 University Ridge Apartments priced from $625. Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Downtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Terrace ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - Ground LevelStudio,1BA$715
Clairmont Apartments1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$738
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
Montrose and MontclairStudio Apartment - MontroseStudio,1BA$741
Element 261x1 [1st Floor, Parking Lot Facing]1BR,1BA$753
Redwood Manor1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$758
The Bellows5-6 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$763
The CordelleStudio Apartment, Ground Level, CornerStudio,1BA$769
Highland CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Birmingham, AL

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Birmingham area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2x1 [5th Floor] Model at Terrace Court in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,216. The second greatest value Downtown Birmingham apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Places at Red Rocks starting at $1,300 with a $1.19 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.
Terrace Court2x1 [5th Floor]2BR,1BA$0.94
Places at Red Rocks2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
DMG MountainsideMtn Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
McCormic II Apartments2.5 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.22
Cavalier1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Unit 11BR,1BA$0.99
Silverado2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Large2BR,1BA$1.10
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$1.19
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
The Avondale Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI2BR,1BA$1.19
Redwood Manor1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Birmingham?

There are currently 449 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $17,232. There are also 147 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Birmingham ranging from $750 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Birmingham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Birmingham ranges from $750 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,719.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Birmingham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Birmingham range from $1,090 to $5,485, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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