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University Place
951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (13 Rentals)
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1623 2nd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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2000 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Citizen Birmingham
300 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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2014 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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707 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Stratford
1000-1010 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1110 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Foundry Yards
10 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Jemison Flats
1827 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Midtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,389 | $1,065 | $2,336 |
| Midtown Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $1,009 | $3,213 |
| Midtown Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $779 | $3,609 |
| Midtown Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,904 | $1,029 | $2,850 |
| Midtown Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $697 | $659 | $775 |
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Cheapest Available Midtown Birmingham Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Birmingham area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Stratford priced from $800. University Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Midtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Stratford | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| University Place | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
| The Ellison | Purbeck | Studio,1BA | $1,064 |
| Citizen Birmingham | The Citizen Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Birmingham, AL
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Birmingham area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Midtown Birmingham apartment is the Moseley Model at Flats on 4th starting at $2,090 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Ideal Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Flats on 4th | Moseley | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| The Marshall on 5th | 2BR/2BA - B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| The Marshall on 3rd | 2BR/2BA - B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| The Pizitz | Unit Type 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Jemison Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| The Waites | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Stratford | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Ellison | Sussex | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
| Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Birmingham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Birmingham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Birmingham is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Birmingham is Stratford which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Midtown Birmingham costs $1,992.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Birmingham?
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 45 regular apartments in Midtown Birmingham 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 Midtown Birmingham?
Cheap apartments in Midtown Birmingham have an average cost of $604 which is $1,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Birmingham.
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