
Homes for Rent in Birmingham, AL Under $2,000 (747 Rentals)


257 Oxmoor Pl

2226 1st Ave S

407 Green Springs Ave S

2455 Arlington Crescent

5102 Station Dr, Unit 1309

3020 Wenonah Park Pl SW

2031 Stone Brook Dr

917 Old Oak Trce

2020 5th Ave, Unit 436
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1120 Beacon Pkwy W

463 Reach Dr

2323 2nd Ave S

2343 Ridgemont Dr

222 Oxmoor Pl

2800 Milan Ct, Unit 3224

2800 Milan Ct, Unit 114

1840 Westridge Dr

600 19th St N, Unit 212

1003 28th Pl S
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1142 14th Ave S

1438 Cabin Hill Rd

5775 Colony Ln

600 19th St N, Unit 605

3008 13th Ave S

2335 20th Place Ensley

2335 20th Alley N

1000 Jacque Cir

4248 Ashwood Cove

3033 Carleton Rd
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5295 Cottage Ln

222 49th St N

1329 4th Ave S

600 9th Ct S

2018 Morris Ave, Unit Mercantile on Morris

425 20th St S, Unit 200

2348 Court R

4464 Winchester Hills Wy

607 34th St S

3101 Lorna Rd
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150 Old Montgomery Hwy

600 19th St N, Unit 608

100 Wildwood Ct, Unit 239

600 19th St N, Unit 214

712 47th Way S

2505 Galloway Dr

425 20th St S, Unit 203

2800 Milan Ct, Unit 3221

2800 Milan Ct, Unit 3219

982 Webb Cir
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,397 | $595 | $5,000 |
| Birmingham 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,516 | $550 | $3,500 |
| Birmingham 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,809 | $1,000 | $4,500 |
| Birmingham 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,212 | $1,175 | $3,500 |
| Birmingham 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Birmingham?
There are currently 1041 Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $530 to $14,545. There are also 910 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 $1,582.
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 $665 to $4,966, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $659.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.