Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (43 Rentals)

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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

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Uptown Stadium
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Stadium

1440 21st St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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The View on Cotton
Studio Apartments

The View on Cotton

160 Cotton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Highland Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Towers

2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Davis House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Davis House

1117 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Charleston Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charleston Court

2155 11th Ct SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Stratford
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford

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

Hermosa

1127 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Richmond
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Richmond

2030 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Lofts at American Life
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at American Life

2308-2316 4th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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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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Terrace Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Court

1124 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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North Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Birmingham area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Pointe Arlington priced from $700. Tower on Tenth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $784. Here are the most affordable North Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
Tower on TenthFive PointsStudio,1BA$784
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
The Richmond1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, B1BR,1BA$830
Lofts at American Life0/1 - Five Points Floor Plan - 04Studio,1BA$875
The LaSalleStudioStudio,1BA$880
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$889
Market Lofts on ThirdOne Bedroom - Design 41BR,1BA$900
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,007

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Birmingham, AL

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the North 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 North Birmingham apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Dagny starting at $2,145 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ideal Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
The Dagny2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.96
The WaitesB52BR,2BA$1.70
Terrace Court2x1 [4th Floor]2BR,1BA$1.33
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Southside StationTHE HIGHLAND1BR,1BA$1.77
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.20
Carriage CourtThe Jefferson1BR,1BA$1.93
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$1.25

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Alabama and customized analysis for Central Birmingham. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Birmingham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Birmingham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Birmingham is under $1,007.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Birmingham?

The cheapest apartment in North Birmingham is Pointe Arlington which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in North Birmingham costs $2,220.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 114 regular apartments in North 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 North Birmingham?

Cheap apartments in North Birmingham have an average cost of $759 which is $1,461 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Birmingham.

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.

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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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