Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (124 Rentals)

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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

A Local Experts Guide to The Best Affordable Neighborhoods in the Birmingham, AL area for affordable living. Find your perfect Birmingham apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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University Place
$899 - $2,315
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$899 - $2,315
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University Place

951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Club
$985 - $1,151
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$985 - $1,151
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Highland Club

1200 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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property at 55 Hanover Cir

$1,000 - $1,100

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55 Hanover Cir

BirminghamAL35205

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Donegal Place
$1,104 - $1,263
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$1,104 - $1,263
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Donegal Place

2964 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Terrace
$1,115 - $1,275
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Cliff Terrace

3477 Cliff Ter SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Lakeview Green
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$1,204 - $3,275
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Lakeview Green

2901 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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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 $726. Montrose and Montclair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $769. Here are the most affordable Southside Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliff PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$726
Montrose and MontclairStudio Apartment - MontclairStudio,1BA$769
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type A, Courtyard FacingStudio,1BA$781
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Parkview1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$848
Celeste Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$855
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$858
Highland Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Type B1BR,1BA$878
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$890
University PlaceSmall StudioStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside Birmingham, AL

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside Birmingham area is the $1.27 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Southside Birmingham apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment with Washer/Dr... Model at Rhodes Villas starting at $1,176 with a $0.91 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.
The 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Rhodes Villas2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment with Washer/Dr...2BR,2BA$0.91
Park PlaceMagnolia2BR,1BA$1.34
1208 34th St S, Unit 31208 34th St S2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Fourth Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI2BR,1BA$1.22
Parkview1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.21
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$1.38
Celeste Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard Facing, Upd...Studio ,1BA$1.41

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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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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 $899.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southside Birmingham is Parkview which is listed at $848, while the average apartment in Southside Birmingham costs $1,625.

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 31 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 $1,014 which is $611 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside Birmingham.

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