
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parkside Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (20 Rentals)
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The Frank

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Advenir at Station 121

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The Dagny

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Studio Apartments | $1,213 | $800 | $2,208 |
| Parkside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Parkside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $969 | $3,495 |
| Parkside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $1,650 | $2,750 |
| Parkside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $799 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 20 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 4 Beds unit found at The Marshall on 3rd priced from $799. Fitzgerald has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Parkside apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Marshall on 3rd | 4BR/4BA - D1 | 4BR,4BA | $799 |
| Fitzgerald | 5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Stratford | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $822 |
| Tower on Tenth | Five Points | Studio,1BA | $887 |
| The Frank | Studio 1 Bath-I | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parkside, AL
As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parkside area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Jemison Flats in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Parkside apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts starting at $1,799 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Smithfield 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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| Jemison Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Ideal Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Terrace Court | 2x1 [5th Floor] | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| The Dagny | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Southside Station | THE HIGHLAND | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Fitzgerald | 5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Carriage Court | The Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Stratford | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Advenir at Station 121 | Sussex | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
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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 $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Parkside?
The cheapest apartment in Parkside is Fitzgerald which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Parkside costs $1,864.
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 103 regular apartments in Parkside 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 Parkside?
Cheap apartments in Parkside have an average cost of $822 which is $1,042 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Parkside.
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