Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Five Points South Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (80 Rentals)

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1504 12th St S

BirminghamAL35205

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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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Tivoli
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tivoli

1141 14th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Ramsay Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ramsay Apartments

1761 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Highland Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Towers

2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Wilbur
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilbur

1605 12th St 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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The Bellows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bellows

1438 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Cordelle
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Cordelle

1415 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Saint Charles
2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Charles

1420 18th 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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Stratford
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford

1000-1010 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Hermosa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hermosa

1127 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Manor Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Village

1855 16th AveBirmingham, AL 35205
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Fox Hall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Hall

1613 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Glen Iris Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Iris Arms

1620 11th Pl 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 University Ridge Apartments priced from $625. Element 26 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Five Points South apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Element 26Studio [1st Floor, Street Facing]Studio,1BA$699
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
TivoliUnits 8-10, 12-15 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$749
Tower on TenthFive PointsStudio,1BA$760
Stratford1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$797
DMG MountainsideMtn One Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Silver OakStudioStudio,1BA$799
Southwood Gardens1 bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The Hillside Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Five Points South, AL

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Five Points South area is the $1.26 price per square foot Mtn Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at DMG Mountainside in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Five Points South apartment is the 3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at McCormic II Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.25 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
DMG MountainsideMtn Two Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
McCormic II Apartments3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment3BR,1BA$1.25
1412 11th St S, Unit #231412 11th St S2BR,1BA$1.09
Places at Red Rocks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
The Wright1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Unit C1BR,1BA$1.22
Magnolia Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.29
Manor Village1x1 [1st Floor]1BR,1BA$1.29
Stratford1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.33
Southwood Gardens1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

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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 $800.

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 $2,024.

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 42 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 $1,199 which is $825 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Five Points South.

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