Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Smithfield Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (87 Rentals)

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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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Tivoli
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tivoli

1141 14th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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University Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Crossings

261 3rd Ave SW unit 100Birmingham, AL 35211
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The Cordelle
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Cordelle

1415 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Wilbur
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilbur

1605 12th St 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 Studio unit found at University Ridge Apartments priced from $625. Pointe Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Smithfield apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
Tower on TenthFive PointsStudio,1BA$734
The Hillside Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Manor Village1x1 [1st Floor]1BR,1BA$793
Silverado1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$794
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Oak Hill1x1-Top Floor, Non-City View1BR,1BA$819
Magnolia Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, AL

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Smithfield area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom, Top Floor Model at The Cecil in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,227. The second greatest value Smithfield apartment is the Mtn Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at DMG Mountainside starting at $1,144 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Woodland Park 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.
The Cecil2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom, Top Floor2BR,1BA$1.23
DMG MountainsideMtn Two Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
The Ivy2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level2BR,1BA$1.23
Southside Manor2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.20
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Alight Birmingham2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.77
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$1.17
Magnolia Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.24
Silverado1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.19
Manor Village1x1 [1st Floor]1BR,1BA$1.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Smithfield, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #3

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $835.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Smithfield?

The cheapest apartment in Smithfield is Pointe Arlington which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Smithfield costs $2,187.

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 118 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 $776 which is $1,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Smithfield.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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