
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Midtown Birmingham area of Birmingham.


Advenir at Station 121

Parkside Apartments

University Place

20 Midtown
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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 | $1,498 | $1,034 | $2,145 |
| Midtown Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $899 | $3,328 |
| Midtown Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,108 | $1,299 | $3,495 |
| Midtown Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,766 | $2,750 | $2,805 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 Thomas Jefferson Towers priced from $899. Advenir at Station 121 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,034. Here are the most affordable Midtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Advenir at Station 121 | Purbeck | Studio,1BA | $1,034 |
| Parkside Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| University Place | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| 20 Midtown | Building 3: S3-B | Studio Plus | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Birmingham, AL
As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Birmingham area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Midtown Birmingham apartment is the Bartley Model at Flats on 4th starting at $2,450 with a $1.94 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Flats on 4th | Bartley | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| The Waites | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Alight Birmingham | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $0.77 |
| Denham Lofts | Industrial One Bedroom Loft-A1HC, A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Southside Station | THE HIGHLAND | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Advenir at Station 121 | Clipsham | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Carriage Court | The Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Jemison Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMidtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #26
Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Midtown Birmingham Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Birmingham is Thomas Jefferson Towers which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Midtown Birmingham costs $2,755.
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 40 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 $445 which is $2,310 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Birmingham.
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