
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (98 Rentals)
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Tower on Tenth

Carlisle Terrace

Market Lofts on Third

The Sheraton

The Dulion

5th Avenue Apartments

The Frank

The LaSalle

Saint Anne
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University Place

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Highland Cliffs

Lakeview

1227 29th St S

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Cliff Terrace

3350 Altamont Rd, Unit E11, Unit E11

57 Hanover Cir

55 Hanover Cir

Bankhead Towers

The Dagny
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The 700

Citizen Birmingham

1022 28th Pl S

Met on 7th

Highland Riviera

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The Villas

Park Place

Iron City Lofts

Rise Lakeview

2308 4th Ave N, Unit 611
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2308 4th Ave N, Unit 411

2308 4th Ave N, Unit 211

The Fitzroy

20 Midtown

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Lakeview Green

2308 4th Ave N, Unit 607

2308 4th Ave N, Unit 1007

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Highland Towers

Montrose and Montclair
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Davis House

Cliff Place

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Celeste Manor

Clairmont Hill

Highland House

The Murals on Niazuma

Hermosa

Highland Court

Cliff Highlands
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Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,126 | $735 | $2,129 |
| Southside Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Southside Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $1,200 | $3,060 |
| Southside Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,574 | $1,800 | $3,282 |
| Southside Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,166 | $2,399 | $3,942 |
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There are currently 98 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southside Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 Tower on Tenth priced from $735. Montrose and Montclair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $764. Here are the most affordable Southside Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower on Tenth | Five Points | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| Montrose and Montclair | Studio Apartment - Montclair | Studio,1BA | $764 |
| Carlisle Terrace | Studio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard Facing | Studio,1BA | $773 |
| Highland Court | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $803 |
| The Dulion | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Charleston Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Third Level, ... | 1BR,1BA | $837 |
| The Cliffs | 1x1 [1st Floor, W/D Connects] | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
| Donegal Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside Birmingham, AL
As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside Birmingham 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 Southside Birmingham apartment is the Azalea Model at Park Place starting at $1,217 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Park Place | Azalea | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| 1208 34th St S, Unit 3 | 1208 34th St S | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Duncan Flats | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| The 700 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Cliffs | 1x1 [1st Floor, W/D Connects] | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Charleston Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Third Level, ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Carlisle Terrace | Studio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard Facing | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
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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 $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in Southside Birmingham is Carlisle Terrace which is listed at $809, while the average apartment in Southside Birmingham costs $2,399.
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 77 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 $1,145 which is $1,254 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside Birmingham.
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