Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (12 Rentals)

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Stratford
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford

1000-1010 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Jemison Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jemison Flats

1827 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Foundry Yards
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foundry Yards

10 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$899
Advenir at Station 121PurbeckStudio,1BA$1,034
Parkside ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,045
University PlaceSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,050
20 MidtownBuilding 3: S3-B | Studio PlusStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ideal Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
Flats on 4thBartley2BR,2BA$1.94
The WaitesB52BR,2BA$1.70
Alight Birmingham2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.77
Denham LoftsIndustrial One Bedroom Loft-A1HC, A11BR,1BA$2.22
Southside StationTHE HIGHLAND1BR,1BA$1.74
Advenir at Station 121Clipsham1BR,1BA$2.03
Carriage CourtThe Jefferson1BR,1BA$1.90
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$1.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #26

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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!

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

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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