
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Smithfield Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $715 (71 Rentals)


614 1st St S

Element 26

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Magnolia Court

Southwood Gardens

DMG Mountainside

Places at Red Rocks

Silver Oak

Breezeway

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Mesa Verde
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The Dulion

Terrace View

Market Lofts on Third

The Irish

The LaSalle

Townview

Park Place

208

Bankhead Towers

Thomas Jefferson Towers
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Terrace Court

1741 15th Ave S

The Dagny

Southside Station

University Ridge Apartments

Clayton Court

Renro Apartments

Uptown Stadium

914 14th St SW

408 Tuscaloosa Ave
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1625 Center Way S

The Bellows

University Crossings

The Bend

Stratford

The Hillside Apartments

Wilbur

Kisor Flats

Sutton House

Tivoli
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Manor Village

1731 Valley Ave

Aura on 14th

Fitzgerald

Silverado

Park Manor

Richmond

Oak Hill Apartments

The Delacroix

The Ritz
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Smithfield, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Smithfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Studio Apartments | $1,247 | $579 | $2,336 |
Smithfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $715 | $10,000+ |
| Smithfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,822 | $595 | $3,609 |
| Smithfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,511 | $900 | $4,457 |
| Smithfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $659 | $4,300 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSmithfield, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #3
Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smithfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Smithfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Smithfield is under $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Smithfield?
The cheapest apartment in Smithfield is 914 14th St SW which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Smithfield costs $2,640.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Smithfield?
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 132 regular apartments in Smithfield 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 Smithfield?
Cheap apartments in Smithfield have an average cost of $785 which is $1,855 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Smithfield.
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