Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (54 Rentals)

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University Place
$899 - $2,315
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$899 - $2,315
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University Place

951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Denham Lofts
$1,664 - $2,809
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$1,664 - $2,809
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Denham Lofts

1143 1st Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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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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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 401401 20th St S

$1,600

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401401 20th St S, Unit 211

401401 20th St 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 Studio unit found at University Place priced from $899. Thomas Jefferson Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here are the most affordable Midtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University PlaceSmall StudioStudio,1BA$899
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$1,059
The EllisonPurbeckStudio,1BA$1,064
Jemison FlatsStudio LayoutStudio,1BA$1,079
20 MidtownMS1Studio,1BA$1,305
The WaitesB21BR,1BA$1,400
Reserve on 3rdBuilding 2: A2-P1BR,1BA$1,500
The PalmerS1Studio,1BA$1,550
The PizitzUnit Type 31BR,1BA$1,750
Parkside ApartmentsA101BR,1BA$1,778

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Birmingham, AL

As of August 04, 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 Moseley Model at Flats on 4th starting at $2,090 with a $2.05 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
Flats on 4thMoseley2BR,2BA$2.05
Denham LoftsTwo-Story One Bedroom Loft-A51BR,1BA$2.21
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Parkside ApartmentsA101BR,1BA$2.30
Reserve on 3rdBuilding 2: A2-P1BR,1BA$1.95
The PizitzUnit Type 31BR,1BA$2.43
The WaitesB21BR,1BA$1.97
The EllisonPortland1BR,1BA$2.11
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$2.16

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Midtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

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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 $1,778.

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 $1,059, while the average apartment in Midtown Birmingham costs $1,699.

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 15 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 $428 which is $1,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Birmingham.

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