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University Ridge Apartments
1321 17th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1131 10th St S
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1144 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1608-1620 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1147 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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101 Penthouse DrBirmingham, AL 35205
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2030 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1620 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205
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2020 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1517 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Ramsay Apartments
1761 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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University Place
951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Places at Red Rocks
1534 17th StBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Irish
1200 18th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Towncrest Apartments
1501 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1633 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1623 2nd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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The Ellison
2000 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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1331-1355 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Warwick Manor
1703 Richard Arrington Junior Blvd SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Citizen Birmingham
300 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Carriage Court
1812 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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1613 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
1732 11th Pl S
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Reserve on 3rd
2014 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Parkside Place
1413 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1636 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205
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20 Midtown
304 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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The Fitzroy
2400 1st Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
1124 Cullom St S
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The Ellys
1101 10th Plz SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cortland Vesta
2173 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Waites
707 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd SBirmingham, AL 35233
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McCormic II Apartments
1327 16th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Magnolia South Apartment Homes
1028 22nd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Drake and Madrid
1931 15th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1301 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Bellows
1438 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Southridge Apartments
2133 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Bend
1325 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Stratford
1000-1010 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Towers
2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Flats on 15th
1322 15th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Hillside Apartments
1521 17th StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Kisor Flats
1426 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Tivoli
1141 14th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Wilbur
1605 12th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1340 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Cordelle
1415 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Sutton House
1416 14th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Five Points South, Birmingham, AL Local Guide
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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 | $1,369 | $625 | $2,336 |
| Five Points South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $749 | $6,253 |
| Five Points South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $779 | $8,156 |
| Five Points South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $1,039 | $3,136 |
| Five Points South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $785 | $3,783 |
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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 McCormic II Apartments priced from $591. University Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Five Points South apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| McCormic II Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $591 |
| University Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Magnolia Court | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $744 |
| DMG Mountainside | Mtn One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| The Hillside Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Wilbur | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $784 |
| The Cordelle | Studio Apartment, Top Level, Corner | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Manor Village | 1x1 [2nd Floor, No View] | 1BR,1BA | $819 |
| Glen Iris Arms | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $821 |
| Townview | TOWNVIEW 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Five Points South, AL
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Five Points South area is the $1.07 price per square foot 3BD 1 BATH Model at 621 19th Ct S in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Five Points South apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Places at Red Rocks starting at $999 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Five Points South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 621 19th Ct S | 3BD 1 BATH | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Places at Red Rocks | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Terrace Court | 1x1 [2nd Floor] | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| DMG Mountainside | Mtn Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Southside Manor | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Fox Hall | 2x2 [2nd Floor] | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Dana Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Townview | TOWNVIEW 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Manor Village | 1x1 [2nd Floor, No View] | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Wilbur | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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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 $884.
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The cheapest apartment in Five Points South is DMG Mountainside which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Five Points South costs $1,649.
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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 88 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 $627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Five Points South.
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