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1914 3rd Ave N

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Parkside, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Parkside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parkside area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at University Place priced from $799. The Fitzgerald in Five Points has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $813. Here are the most affordable Parkside apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University PlaceSmall StudioStudio,1BA$799
The Fitzgerald in Five Points5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$813
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 1Studio,1BA$855
Tower on TenthFive PointsStudio,1BA$897
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Zeppelin1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parkside, AL

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Parkside area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment Model at The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included! in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,228. The second greatest value Parkside apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts starting at $1,699 with a $1.28 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included!2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.59
Fix Play Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Grand2BR,1BA$1.61
Southside StationTHE HIGHLAND1BR,1BA$1.74
The WaitesA21BR,1BA$1.98
Terrace CourtLARGE 1x1 [5th Floor]1BR,1BA$1.71
The Fitzgerald in Five Points5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.13
Carriage CourtThe Jefferson1BR,1BA$1.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Parkside

What type of rentals are currently available in Parkside?

There are currently 55 Apartments for Rent in Parkside, AL with pricing that ranges from $779 to $4,290. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Parkside ranging from $1,445 to $2,975.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Parkside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Parkside ranges from $1,445 to $2,975 with an average monthly rent of $2,262.

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