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1000-1010 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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2014 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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300 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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304 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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425 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35294
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425 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35294
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1415 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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1701 1st Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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425 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35294
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425 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35294
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425 20th St S, Unit 212
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425 20th St S, Unit 207
425 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35294
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425 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35294
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425 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35294
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302 13th St S, Unit 529
302 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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302 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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302 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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302 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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The Fitzgerald in Five Points
1110 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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10 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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1827 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
1801 2nd Ave N
BirminghamAL35203
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120 19th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
2020 5th Ave S
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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 | $1,250 | $1,065 | $2,336 |
| Midtown Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $863 | $3,213 |
| Midtown Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,059 | $779 | $3,340 |
| Midtown Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,405 | $1,039 | $2,975 |
| Midtown Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $785 | $785 | $785 |
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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 $863. The Fitzgerald in Five Points has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $889. Here are the most affordable Midtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR, 1BA | $863 |
| The Fitzgerald in Five Points | 5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR, 1BA | $889 |
| The Ellison | Purbeck | Studio, 1BA | $1,064 |
| University Place | Small Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,065 |
| Jemison Flats | Studio Layout | Studio, 1BA | $1,079 |
| Citizen Birmingham | The Citizen Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,099 |
| 20 Midtown | MS1 | Studio, 1BA | $1,127 |
| Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Zeppelin | 1BR, 1BA | $1,199 |
| The Pizitz | Unit Type 8H | 1BR, 1BA | $1,350 |
| Reserve on 3rd | Building 2: A2-P | 1BR, 1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Birmingham, AL
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Birmingham area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Jemison Flats in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Midtown Birmingham apartment is the B1 Model at The Waites in the Smithfield neighborhood starting at $1,850 with a $1.68 price per square foot. 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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| Jemison Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $1.42 |
| The Waites | B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.68 |
| Lumen in Birmingham | C2 | 3BR, 3BA | $0.94 |
| Flats on 4th | Moseley | 2BR, 2BA | $2.05 |
| Reserve on 3rd | Building 1: A1-F | 1BR, 1BA | $2.00 |
| The Fitzgerald in Five Points | 5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR, 1BA | $1.24 |
| Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Monroe | 1BR, 1BA | $1.90 |
| Parkside Apartments | A2 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.43 |
| Stratford | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR, 1BA | $1.47 |
| The Ellison | Portland | 1BR, 1BA | $2.11 |
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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 $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Birmingham is Stratford which is listed at $863, while the average apartment in Midtown Birmingham costs $1,617.
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 26 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 $458 which is $1,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Birmingham.
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