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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
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
614 1st St S1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Magnolia CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, AL

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smithfield area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2x1 [5th Floor] Model at Terrace Court in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,247. The second greatest value Smithfield apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Places at Red Rocks starting at $1,099 with a $1.00 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.
Terrace Court2x1 [5th Floor]2BR,1BA$0.97
Places at Red Rocks2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Park PlaceMagnolia2BR,1BA$1.31
DMG MountainsideMtn Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
The Marshall on 5th2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.08
Southside Manor2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.22
Magnolia CreekUnit 19092BR,1BA$0.89
Bon Villa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.13
TownviewTOWN VIEW 1X11BR,1BA$1.31
Pointe Arlington2/1.002BR,1BA$1.29

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Smithfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Smithfield?

There are currently 306 Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, AL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $14,545. There are also 135 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Smithfield ranging from $525 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Smithfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Smithfield ranges from $525 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,546.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Smithfield?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Smithfield range from $900 to $4,457, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $525 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $659.

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