Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Smithfield Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (62 Rentals)

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Silver Oak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Oak

1144 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clayton Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Court

705 1st St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Renro Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Renro Apartments

1013 Tuscaloosa Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Uptown Stadium
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Stadium

1440 21st St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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The View on Cotton
Studio Apartments

The View on Cotton

160 Cotton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Park Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Manor

1301 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Places At Red Rocks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Places At Red Rocks

1534 17th StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Manor Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Village

1855 16th AveBirmingham, AL 35205
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Southwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southwood Gardens

1324 14th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Cordelle
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Cordelle

1415 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Richmond
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Richmond

2030 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Fox Hall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Hall

1613 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Smithfield, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Smithfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Smithfield area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at University Crossings priced from $740. The Frank has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $779. Here are the most affordable Smithfield apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University CrossingsModel A1BR,1BA$740
The FrankStudio 1 Bath-IStudio,1BA$779
University PlaceSmall StudioStudio,1BA$799
Mountainside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The Hillside Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$811
The Fitzgerald in Five Points5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$816
Glen Iris Arms1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level, Co...1BR,1BA$818

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, AL

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Smithfield area is the $1.28 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Smithfield apartment is the Two Bedroom A Model at Mountainside Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smithfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fix Play Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Mountainside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.29
Southside Manor2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.25
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
The View on 18th2BR / 1BA2BR,1BA$1.17
The Larisa2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level2BR,1BA$1.35
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.33
The Fitzgerald in Five Points5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.14
Element 262x1 [2nd Floor, Corner, Parking Lot Facing]2BR,1BA$1.40
Cedar South1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Smithfield, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Birmingham, AL. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Smithfield Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $818.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Smithfield?

The cheapest apartment in Smithfield is University Crossings which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Smithfield costs $2,375.

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 15 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 $206 which is $2,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Smithfield.

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