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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $507 (56 Rentals)
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$700 - $9001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Pointe Arlington
700 2nd St SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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1858 17th Ct N
1858 17th Ct NBirmingham, AL 35234
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1512 11th Ave N
1512 11th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35204
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$810 - $1,325Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Dulion
2030 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$855 - $1,388Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Market Lofts on Third
2225 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$863 - $1,0341 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Stratford
1000-1010 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$880 - $1,100Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The LaSalle
2020 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
600 Princeton Ave SW
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1603 18th Pl N
1603 18th Pl NBirmingham, AL 35234
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$951 - $1,8231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Park Place
600 24th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$989 - $1,599Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Frank
201 20th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$1,007 - $1,2001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bankhead Towers
2300 5th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$1,059 - $1,9991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Thomas Jefferson Towers
1623 2nd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$1,064 - $2,399Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Ellison
2000 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$1,065 - $2,315
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University Place
951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$1,084 - $4,386Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
20 Midtown
2014 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$1,087 - $14,5451 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon
The Dagny
2218 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$1,099 - $1,380Studio Apartments Available Now
Citizen Birmingham
300 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$1,099 - $1,3231 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Carriage Court
1812 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$1,150 - $1,980Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The William
1911 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$1,204 - $3,275
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Lakeview Green
2901 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
2863 Norwood Blvd
BirminghamAL35234
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$1,348 - $5,380Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Fitzroy
2400 1st Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$1,356 - $2,850Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Reserve on 3rd
304 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$1,390 - $2,9901 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The James on Highland
1142 22nd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Norwood Oaks Apartments
1716 36th St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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Uptown Stadium
1440 21st St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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BERKLEY APARTMENTS
2124 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Magnolia South Apartment Homes
1028 22nd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Studio Apartments
The View on Cotton
160 Cotton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Bon Villa Apartments
2400 19th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35234
2113 23rd St N
BirminghamAL35234
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Highland Towers
2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Magnolia Creek
1908 18th Pl NBirmingham, AL 35234
1919 18th Pl N
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1908 18th Pl N
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1952 18th Pl N
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The Richmond
2030 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Edge of Evergreen
1911 19th Ct NBirmingham, AL 35234
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1 Bedroom Apartments
The Fitzgerald in Five Points
1110 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Uptown Square
2300 21st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35234
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Lofts at American Life
2308-2316 4th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Charleston Court
2155 11th Ct SBirmingham, AL 35205
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2 Bedroom Apartments
834 4th Terrace West Townhome Style
834 4th Ter WBirmingham, AL 35204
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Foundry Yards
10 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Jemison Flats
1827 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
501 5th St SW
BirminghamAL35211
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Southtown Court Apartments
933 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Terrace Court
1124 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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North Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,227 | $810 | $2,402 |
| North Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $715 | $10,000+ |
| North Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,029 | $625 | $3,640 |
| North Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,407 | $900 | $4,221 |
| North Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $785 | $3,383 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available North Birmingham Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Birmingham area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at BERKLEY APARTMENTS priced from $585. Bon Villa Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable North Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| BERKLEY APARTMENTS | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $585 |
| Bon Villa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $700 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR, 1BA | $700 |
| Magnolia Creek | Unit 1908 | 2BR, 1BA | $799 |
| The Dulion | Medium Studio | Studio, 1BA | $810 |
| The Edge of Evergreen | 2/1 - Downstairs | 2BR, 1BA | $849 |
| Market Lofts on Third | Studio - Design 1 | Studio, 1BA | $855 |
| Stratford | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR, 1BA | $863 |
| The LaSalle | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $880 |
| The Fitzgerald in Five Points | 5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR, 1BA | $889 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Birmingham, AL
As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Birmingham area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value North Birmingham apartment is the C2 Model at Lumen in Birmingham in the Smithfield neighborhood starting at $965 with a $0.93 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
| Lumen in Birmingham | C2 | 3BR, 3BA | $0.93 |
| Terrace Court | 1x1 [2nd Floor] | 1BR, 1BA | $1.23 |
| Magnolia Creek | Unit 1908 | 2BR, 1BA | $0.89 |
| Park Place | Willow | 1BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| The Edge of Evergreen | 2/1 - Upstairs | 2BR, 1BA | $1.20 |
| The Fitzgerald in Five Points | 5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR, 1BA | $1.24 |
| Uptown Square | 2/1 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.28 |
| Charleston Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 4th Floor | 1BR, 1BA | $1.43 |
| Pointe Arlington | 2/1.00 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
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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 $889.
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 $1,622.
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 49 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 $765 which is $857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Birmingham.
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