Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (74 Rentals)

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Clairmont Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Apartments

2930 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Towers

2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Davis House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Davis House

1117 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Charleston Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charleston Court

2155 11th Ct SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Hill

3652 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35222

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HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS

3053 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Hermosa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hermosa

1127 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Altamont Cliffs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Altamont Cliffs

1300 Altamont Way SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Highlands
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Highlands

1313 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Top of the Cliff
1 Bedroom Apartments

Top of the Cliff

3400 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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Rhodes Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rhodes Villas

2901-2905 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Lofts at American Life
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at American Life

2308-2316 4th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Parkview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview

2501 Caldwell Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Donegal Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Donegal Place

2964 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Chateau Avalon
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Avalon

3003 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Cavalier
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier

3121 Hillside AveBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Cliffs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cliffs

3320 Cliff Rd SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Saint Anne
1 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Anne

2925 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Montcalm
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montcalm

2927 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Carlisle Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Carlisle Terrace

1223-1225 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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33rd Street Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

33rd Street Apartments

1514 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Club
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Club

1200 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside Birmingham area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at Cliff Place priced from $751. Charleston Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $778. Here are the most affordable Southside Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliff PlaceStudio Apartment, LVPStudio,1BA$751
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$778
HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
The Murals on Niazuma1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$799
Altamont Cliffs1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 1308 and 1316...1BR,1BA$809
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Top of the Cliff1x1 [1st Floor, No View]1BR,1BA$818
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$824
Highland Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B1BR,1BA$843
Lofts at American Life0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09Studio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside Birmingham, AL

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside Birmingham area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at Carol Court in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,090. The second greatest value Southside Birmingham apartment is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at Underwood Court starting at $1,154 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carol Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.28
Underwood Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.36
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Hillside Manor2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Flat, Classic2BR,1BA$1.25
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$1.17
Highland Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B1BR,1BA$1.19
Parkview1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.22
Altamont Cliffs1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 1308 and 1316...1BR,1BA$1.24
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.24
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.32

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Birmingham. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Birmingham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southside Birmingham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside Birmingham is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside Birmingham?

The cheapest apartment in Southside Birmingham is Charleston Court which is listed at $778, while the average apartment in Southside Birmingham costs $2,221.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside Birmingham?

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 19 regular apartments in Southside Birmingham 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 Southside Birmingham?

Cheap apartments in Southside Birmingham have an average cost of $1,103 which is $1,118 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside Birmingham.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.