Cheap Homes for Rent in Midtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $1,000 (4 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Midtown Birmingham area of Birmingham.

property at 1801 2nd Ave N

$1,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1801 2nd Ave N
BirminghamAL35203

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property at 401 20th St S

$1,300 - $1,350

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$1,300 - $1,350

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$1,300 - $1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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401 20th St S

BirminghamAL35233

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Midtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Birmingham, AL

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Birmingham area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Midtown Birmingham apartment is the B4 Model at Parkside Apartments starting at $2,357 with a $1.99 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ideal Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Parkside ApartmentsB42BR,2BA$1.99
Flats on 4thMoseley2BR,2BA$2.05
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
The Marshall on 5th2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.08
The Marshall on 3rd2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.06
The EllisonGrove Whitbed1BR,1BA$1.91
The WaitesB21BR,1BA$1.97
Stratford1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level1BR,1BA$1.33
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$2.06

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #29

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown Birmingham?

There are currently 32 Apartments for Rent in Midtown Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $659 to $3,213. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown Birmingham ranging from $1,099 to $2,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Midtown Birmingham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Midtown Birmingham ranges from $1,099 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,714.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.