Cheap Homes for Rent in North Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (24 Rentals)

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property at 1906 15th Ct N

$1,000

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$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1906 15th Ct N

BirminghamAL35234

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property at 2024 29th St N

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2024 29th St N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 1801 2nd Ave N

$1,200

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1801 2nd Ave N
BirminghamAL35203
property at 1578 Druid Hill Dr

$1,200

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1578 Druid Hill Dr, Unit 1

1578 Druid Hill Dr
BirminghamAL35234

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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 1 Bed unit found at Pointe Arlington priced from $700. Stratford has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable North Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
Stratford1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level1BR,1BA$795
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$805
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Bon Villa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Birmingham, AL

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Birmingham area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value North Birmingham apartment is the Azalea Model at Park Place starting at $1,291 with a $1.31 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.
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Park PlaceAzalea2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Terrace Court Apartments1x1 [2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$1.09
The Marshall on 5th2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.09
The Marshall on 3rd2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.06
Bon Villa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.13
Uptown Square2/12BR,1BA$1.29
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.29
Stratford1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level1BR,1BA$1.33
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$1.25

Frequently Asked Questions about North Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in North Birmingham?

There are currently 161 Apartments for Rent in North Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $14,545. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Birmingham ranging from $550 to $2,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Birmingham ranges from $550 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,301.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Birmingham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Birmingham range from $900 to $3,575, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $659.

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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