
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (82 Rentals)
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2613 11th Ave S

Montrose and Montclair

Market Lofts on Third

The Sheraton

The Dulion

Lakeview

Carlisle Terrace

The LaSalle

Tower on Tenth
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1340 32nd St S

The Frank

Clairview Apartments

Bankhead Towers

Met on 7th

Park Place

1227 29th St S

Advenir at Station 121

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University Place

20 Midtown
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The Dagny

The 700

Carriage Court

Southside Station

Citizen Birmingham

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Highland Riviera

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The Villas

Linridge Apartments

Cliff Terrace
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Celeste Manor

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The Murals on Niazuma

Hermosa

Cliff Highlands
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Highland Court

Rhodes Villas

Cavalier

Parkview

Charleston Court

Park Hill

Chateau Avalon

The Cliffs

Top of the Cliff
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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 | $1,125 | $720 | $1,707 |
| Southside Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Southside Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $958 | $3,060 |
| Southside Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,141 | $1,399 | $3,175 |
| Southside Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $1,975 | $2,300 |
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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 Montrose and Montclair priced from $720. Clairmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $738. Here are the most affordable Southside Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose and Montclair | Studio Apartment - Montrose | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Clairmont Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $738 |
| The Dulion | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Highland Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| Cavalier | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Unit 1 | 1BR,1BA | $836 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Carlisle Terrace | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Courtyard Facing | 1BR,1BA | $857 |
| Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [2nd Floor, LVT] | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| The LaSalle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside Birmingham, AL
As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside Birmingham area is the $1.39 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Southside Birmingham apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts starting at $1,799 with a $1.29 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 700 | Penthouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
| Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Carol Court | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Cavalier | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Unit 1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Highland Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| South Hill (Highland Park) | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [2nd Floor, LVT] | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Carlisle Terrace | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Clairmont Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $880.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in Southside Birmingham is Clairmont Apartments which is listed at $738, while the average apartment in Southside Birmingham costs $2,087.
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 111 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 $871 which is $1,216 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside Birmingham.
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