Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Five Points South Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $400 (47 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Five Points South area of Birmingham.

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Park Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Manor

1301 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Drake and Madrid
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake and Madrid

1931 15th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Places At Red Rocks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Places At Red Rocks

1534 17th StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Towers
Studio Apartments

Highland Towers

2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Davis House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Davis House

1117 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Tivoli
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tivoli

1141 14th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Hermosa
Studio Apartments

Hermosa

1127 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Oak Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Hill

1926 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Southwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southwood Gardens

1324 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Ramsay Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ramsay Apartments

1761 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Richmond
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Richmond

2030 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cedar South
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar South

1700 Cullom St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Bend
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Bend

1325 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Cordelle
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Cordelle

1415 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Silverado
2 Bedroom Apartments

Silverado

1340 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Silver Oak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Oak

1144 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Terrace View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace View

1301 18th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Gean Rise
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gean Rise

1741 15th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Lennox
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lennox

1416 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Mesa Verde
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Verde

731 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Mill House
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mill House

1504 21st Way SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Melrose Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Place

1501 15th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

Five Points South, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Five Points South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Five Points South area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at Terrace Apartments priced from $715. Southridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Five Points South apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - Ground LevelStudio,1BA$715
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$782
TivoliUnits 8-10, 12-15 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$783
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$785
Mountainside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The Hillside Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
The Fitzgerald in Five Points10-12 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$803
Tower on TenthFive PointsStudio,1BA$805
South Hill - Five Points1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level1BR,1BA$808

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Five Points South, AL

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Five Points South area is the $1.27 price per square foot 1433 15th Ave S Model at 1433 15th Ave S, Unit A in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Five Points South apartment is the Two Bedroom A Model at Mountainside Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Five Points South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1433 15th Ave S, Unit A1433 15th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.27
Mountainside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.29
Southside Manor2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.23
Silverado2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.06
The Irish1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.27
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
The Fitzgerald in Five Points10-12 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.12
Magnolia Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level2BR,1BA$1.27
Cedar South1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.32
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.25

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Birmingham, Alabama. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Five Points South Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $808.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Five Points South?

The cheapest apartment in Five Points South is Southridge Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Five Points South costs $2,350.

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 58 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 $470 which is $1,880 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Five Points South.

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