
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Five Points South Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $1,029 (2 Rentals)

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Five Points South, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Five Points South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Points South Studio Apartments | $1,332 | $579 | $2,336 |
| Five Points South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $756 | $6,253 |
| Five Points South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $779 | $8,156 |
Five Points South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $1,029 | $3,065 |
| Five Points South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $659 | $4,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Five Points South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Five Points South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Five Points South is under $777.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Five Points South?
The cheapest apartment in Five Points South is DMG Mountainside which is listed at $1,717, while the average apartment in Five Points South costs $1,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Five Points South?
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 145 regular apartments in Five Points South 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 Five Points South?
Cheap apartments in Five Points South have an average cost of $1,022 which is $878 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Five Points South.
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