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1406 17th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Five Points South Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (75 Rentals)
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University Ridge Apartments
1321 17th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Terrace Apartments
2141 17th 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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1324 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Tower on Tenth
2021 10th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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2030 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Places at Red Rocks
1534 17th StBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Ashton
1524 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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2020 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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University Place
951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1144 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1644 12th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1119 11th PlBirmingham, AL 35205
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1200 18th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1752 13th Ct SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Townview
1517 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1140 12th St S, Unit Unit B
1140 12th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Thomas Jefferson Towers
1623 2nd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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1613 13th Ave 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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401 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Flanagan Flats
633 Idlewild CirBirmingham, AL 35205
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1736 15th Ave S, Unit 3
1736 15th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Magnolia South Apartment Homes
1028 22nd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Park Manor
1301 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Drake and Madrid
1931 15th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Southridge Apartments
2133 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Cordelle
1415 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Towers
2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Davis House
1117 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Stratford
1000-1010 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Fitzgerald in Five Points
1110 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Hillside Apartments
1521 17th StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Wilbur
1605 12th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Charleston Court
2155 11th Ct SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Tivoli
1141 14th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Sutton House
1416 14th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Saint Charles
1420 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Bellows
1438 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Hermosa
1127 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Glen Iris Arms
1620 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205
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South Hill - Five Points
1332 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Manor Village
1855 16th AveBirmingham, AL 35205
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Oak Hill
1926 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Bend
1325 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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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 | $1,335 | $625 | $2,208 |
| Five Points South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $595 | $4,169 |
| Five Points South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $957 | $10,000+ |
| Five Points South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,098 | $2,750 |
| Five Points South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $799 | $2,300 |
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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 University Ridge Apartments priced from $625. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Magnolia Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Floor,... | 1BR,1BA | $766 |
| Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| The Hillside Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Tivoli | Units 1-4, 6-7, 11-13 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $782 |
| DMG Mountainside | Mtn One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Tower on Tenth | Five Points | Studio,1BA | $804 |
| The Dulion | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Manor Village | 1x1 [1st Floor] | 1BR,1BA | $813 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Five Points South, AL
As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Five Points South area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2x1 [5th Floor] Model at Terrace Court in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,213. The second greatest value Five Points South 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 Five Points South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Terrace Court | 2x1 [5th Floor] | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Places at Red Rocks | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Cecil | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom, Ground Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Irish | 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| DMG Mountainside | Mtn Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| The Ivy | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Silverado | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Signal Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Manor Village | 1x1 [1st Floor] | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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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 $813.
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 $1,921.
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 155 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 $697 which is $1,224 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Five Points South.
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