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The Marshall on 3rd
302 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (13 Rentals)
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Thomas Jefferson Towers
1623 2nd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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20 Midtown
2014 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
401 20th St S
BirminghamAL35233
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Advenir at Station 121
2000 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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University Place
951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Carriage Court
1812 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Southside Station
401 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Citizen Birmingham
300 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Flats on 4th
1508 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Stratford
1000-1010 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Fitzgerald
1110 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Foundry Yards
10 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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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 | $1,422 | $1,064 | $2,208 |
| Midtown Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $999 | $3,328 |
| Midtown Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $969 | $3,495 |
| Midtown Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,697 | $2,620 | $2,750 |
| Midtown Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $827 | $799 | $855 |
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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 4 Beds unit found at The Marshall on 3rd priced from $799. The Fitzgerald in Five Points has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Midtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marshall on 3rd | 4BR/4BA - D1 | 4BR,4BA | $799 |
| The Fitzgerald in Five Points | 5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Stratford | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $822 |
| University Place | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
| 20 Midtown | Building 3: S3-A | Studio Plus | Studio,1BA | $1,078 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Birmingham, AL
As of March 21, 2026 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 1 Bedroom Model at Jemison Flats starting at $1,399 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Smithfield 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 | $1.74 |
| Jemison Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Southside Station | THE HIGHLAND | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Fitzgerald in Five Points | 5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Waites | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Carriage Court | The Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Parkside Apartments | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Zeppelin | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Stratford | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Advenir at Station 121 | 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 $1,206.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Birmingham is The Fitzgerald in Five Points which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Midtown Birmingham costs $2,721.
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 54 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 $534 which is $2,187 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Birmingham.
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