Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (43 Rentals)

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University Place
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$899 - $2,050
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

University Place

951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
Student Housing
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Stratford
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford

1000-1010 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Foundry Yards
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foundry Yards

10 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Advenir at Station 121
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Advenir at Station 121

2000 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
Student Housing
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Jemison Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jemison Flats

1827 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203

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The Pizitz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pizitz

120 19th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
property at 2020 5th Ave S

$1,450 - $2,300

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2020 5th Ave S

BirminghamAL35233
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Midtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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 $812. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stratford1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level1BR,1BA$812
University PlaceSmall StudioStudio,1BA$899
Citizen BirminghamThe Citizen StudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Advenir at Station 121SussexStudio,1BA$1,134
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
20 MidtownBuilding 3: M3-B | Micro Studio + Murphy Bed/SofaStudio,1BA$1,321
Parkside ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,344
The WaitesB21BR,1BA$1,400
Flats on 4thBilston1BR,1BA$1,736
The PizitzUnit Type 21BR,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Birmingham, AL

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Birmingham area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Midtown Birmingham apartment is the 2BR/2BA - B2 Model at The Marshall on 5th starting at $1,009 with a $1.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ideal Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.70
The Marshall on 5th2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.09
Denham LoftsTwo-Story One Bedroom Loft-A51BR,1BA$2.17
Flats on 4thBilston1BR,1BA$2.25
The PizitzUnit Type 31BR,1BA$2.43
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
The WaitesB21BR,1BA$1.97
Parkside ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$2.32
Stratford1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level1BR,1BA$1.35
Advenir at Station 121SussexStudio ,1BA$1.93

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Midtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Midtown Birmingham, Birmingham, and the greater Birmingham area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,745.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Birmingham?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Birmingham is Stratford which is listed at $812, while the average apartment in Midtown Birmingham costs $2,594.

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 29 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 $546 which is $2,048 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Birmingham.

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