Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Smithfield Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $325 (109 Rentals)

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property at 1911 19th Ct N
$845
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1911 19th Ct N

BirminghamAL35234

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University Place
$899 - $2,315

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Base Rent$899 - $2,315
Total Monthly Price$899 - $2,315
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

University Place

951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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property at 1227 8th Ave W
$1,025
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1227 8th Ave W

BirminghamAL35208
property at 1229 8th Ave W
$1,025
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1229 8th Ave W

BirminghamAL35208
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Fox Hall
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$1,033 - $1,445

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Base Rent$1,033 - $1,445
Total Monthly Price$1,033 - $1,445
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Fox Hall

1613 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Towncrest Apartments
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$1,061 - $1,298

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Base Rent$1,061 - $1,298
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Towncrest Apartments

1501 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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property at 1732 11th Pl S
$1,095 - $1,200
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1732 11th Pl S

BirminghamAL35205
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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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914 14th St SW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

914 14th St SW

914 14th St 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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The Bellows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bellows

1438 18th 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 1 Bed unit found at 914 14th St SW priced from $600. University Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Smithfield apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
914 14th St SW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$600
University Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
McCormic II ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$633
PARK MANOR0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699
Bon Villa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$700
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
DMG MountainsideMtn One Bedroom1BR,1BA$769
The Hillside Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Magnolia CreekUnit 20062BR,1BA$799
Manor Village1x1 [2nd Floor, No View]1BR,1BA$808

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, AL

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smithfield area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Smithfield apartment is the 3BD 1 BATH Model at 621 19th Ct S starting at $1,500 with a $1.07 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.
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
621 19th Ct S3BD 1 BATH3BR,1BA$1.07
Laurelton Oaks2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level,...2BR,1BA$1.18
Lumen in BirminghamC23BR,3BA$0.94
Places at Red Rocks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.86
Terrace Court1x1 [2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$1.23
DMG MountainsideMtn Two Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.21
Magnolia CreekUnit 20062BR,1BA$0.89
The Fitzgerald in Five Points5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.24
PARK MANOR0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.10

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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.

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 $808.

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 $1,500.

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 84 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 $772 which is $728 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Smithfield.

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