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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Birmingham, AL

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Birmingham, AL area range in price from $575 to $5,893 with an overall median price of $1,797. The three Birmingham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Belview Heights at $595, Central Pratt at $595, and Ensley at $595. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Birmingham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Belview Heights$650$59516
Central Pratt$650$59512
Ensley$650$59514
Germania Park$650$59519
Sherman Heights$650$59513
South Pratt$650$59521
Tuxedo$650$59520
Five Points West$660$59520
Central Park$672$59522
Ensley Highlands$672$59521

Cheapest Available Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Fountain Blue Apartments in the West End neighborhood priced from $595. Springville Landing Apartments in the Maple Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Birmingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fountain Blue Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$595
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$620
University Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Valora at HomewoodQuincy1BR,1BA$649
Park at HooverAcaciaStudio,1BA$660
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA1 StudioStudio,1BA$690
The Pines Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$695
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$700
Club View Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$700
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birmingham area is the $0.94 price per square foot The Azalea Model at Hawthorne at Wisteria in the in the Brownville neighborhood starting from $1,141. The second greatest value Birmingham apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Shadesmont Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hawthorne at WisteriaThe Azalea1BR,1.5BA$0.94
Shadesmont Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Club View Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.80
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.71
Summer RiseA11BR,1BA$0.93
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Alight Birmingham2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.77
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$0.88
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
The Pines Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.96

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Birmingham, AL
Population: 209,880

Ranked #107

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Birmingham?

There are currently 1026 Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $575 to $5,893. There are also 1070 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Birmingham ranging from $550 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Birmingham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Birmingham ranges from $550 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,933.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Birmingham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Birmingham range from $700 to $5,235, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $795 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $945 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,447.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.