Cheap Homes for Rent in the Midtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $1,600 (39 Rentals)

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property at 401401 20th St S

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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401401 20th St S, Unit 211

401401 20th St S
BirminghamAL35233
property at 401 20th St S

$1,950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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401 20th St S

BirminghamAL35233

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property at 2020 5th Ave S

$1,375 - $2,300

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2020 5th Ave S

BirminghamAL35233

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property at 2020 5th Ave

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2020 5th Ave, Unit 436

2020 5th Ave
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. The Ellison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,064. Here are the most affordable Midtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University PlaceSmall StudioStudio,1BA$899
The EllisonPurbeckStudio,1BA$1,064
Jemison FlatsStudio LayoutStudio,1BA$1,079
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Zeppelin1BR,1BA$1,139
20 MidtownMS1Studio,1BA$1,347
The WaitesB21BR,1BA$1,400
Reserve on 3rdBuilding 2: A2-P1BR,1BA$1,500
The PalmerS1Studio,1BA$1,550
Parkside ApartmentsA101BR,1BA$1,778
Denham LoftsTwo-Story One Bedroom Loft-A51BR,1BA$2,014

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Birmingham, AL

As of August 01, 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
The PizitzUnit Type 62BR,2BA$2.12
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 WaitesB21BR,1BA$1.97
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Zeppelin1BR,1BA$1.70
The EllisonPortland1BR,1BA$2.11

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Midtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown Birmingham?

There are currently 33 Apartments for Rent in Midtown Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $779 to $3,434. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown Birmingham ranging from $1,600 to $2,600.

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 $1,600 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,837.

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