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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 Magnolia Court priced from $702. University Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Smithfield apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Magnolia CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$702
University CrossingsModel A1BR,1BA$740
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, AL

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Smithfield area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Smithfield apartment is the Two Bedroom B Model at Mountainside Apartments starting at $1,229 with a $1.29 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 Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Mountainside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B2BR,2BA$1.29
Southside Manor2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.26
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
The View on 18th2BR / 1BA2BR,1BA$1.05
The Irish1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.25
The Fitzgerald in Five Points10-12 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.13
Ramsay ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.16
Cedar South1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.30
1500 12th St S, Unit 11500 12th St S1BR,1.5BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Smithfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Smithfield?

There are currently 299 Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, AL with pricing that ranges from $695 to $5,250. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Smithfield ranging from $699 to $3,750.

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 $699 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,502.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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