
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parkside Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (11 Rentals)
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Tower on Tenth

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Parkside, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Parkside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Parkside Studio Apartments | $1,441 | $855 | $2,499 |
Parkside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $999 | $3,328 |
Parkside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $1,099 | $3,737 |
Parkside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,786 | $2,025 | $4,346 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Parkside Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Parkside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parkside area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at Market Lofts on Third priced from $925. Tower on Tenth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $940. Here are the most affordable Parkside apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Market Lofts on Third | Studio - Design 2 | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Tower on Tenth | Five Points | Studio,1BA | $940 |
Terrace Court | 1x1 [6th Floor] | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Zeppelin | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
The Frank | Studio 1 Bath-G | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parkside, AL
As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Parkside area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Parkside apartment is the Bartley Model at Flats on 4th starting at $2,251 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parkside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ideal Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Flats on 4th | Bartley | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
Goodall-Brown Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Jemison Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Southside Station | THE HIGHLAND | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Monroe | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Carriage Court | The Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Terrace Court | 1x1 [6th Floor] | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Alight Birmingham | 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Parkside Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Parkside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Parkside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Parkside is under $1,303.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Parkside?
The cheapest apartment in Parkside is Terrace Court which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Parkside costs $2,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Parkside?
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 16 regular apartments in Parkside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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