Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Smithfield Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (121 Rentals)

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University Place
$899 - $2,315
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$899 - $2,315
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University Place

951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Fox Hall
$923 - $1,085
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$923 - $1,085
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Fox Hall

1613 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1906 15th Ct N

BirminghamAL35234

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Towncrest
$1,073 - $1,215
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Towncrest

1501 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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McCormic 2
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McCormic 2

1327 16th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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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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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 McCormic 2 priced from $584. 914 14th St SW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Smithfield apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McCormic 2Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$584
914 14th St SW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$600
University Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
The Delacroix0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$750
614 1st St S1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Magnolia CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$756
Element 26 Apartments1x1 [1st Floor, Street Facing]1BR,1BA$770
Cordelle ApartmentsStudio Apartment, Top Level, CornerStudio,1BA$793
Stratford1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, AL

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smithfield area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Smithfield apartment is the 1x1 [2nd Floor] Model at Terrace Court Apartments starting at $1,048 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Smithfield 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$1.15
Terrace Court Apartments1x1 [2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$1.09
DMG MountainsideMtn Two Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
The Marshall on 5th2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.09
Magnolia CreekUnit 19092BR,1BA$0.89
Southside Manor2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment with Washer/Dryer2BR,1BA$1.21
The Marshall on 3rd2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.06
Bon Villa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.13
Places at Red Rocks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
914 14th St SW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.04

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Smithfield, Birmingham, AL

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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.

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 $795.

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 112 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 $748 which is $1,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Smithfield.

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