Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (66 Rentals)

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Carlisle Terrace
Studio Apartments

Carlisle Terrace

1223-1225 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Rhodes Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rhodes Villas

2901-2905 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Towers
Studio 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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Cliff Highlands
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Highlands

1313 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Hermosa
Studio Apartments

Hermosa

1127 23rd 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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Clairmont Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Hill

3652 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Cliff Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Place

1316 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Park Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill

1301 S 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205

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Chateau Avalon
Studio Apartments

Chateau Avalon

3003 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Club
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Club

1200 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cavalier
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier

3121 Hillside AveBirmingham, AL 35205
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Lofts at American Life
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at American Life

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

Highland Court

2525 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Montcalm
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montcalm

2927 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Cliffs
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Cliffs

3320 Cliff Rd SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Apollo
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Apollo

1331 34th 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 Montrose and Montclair priced from $695. The Dulion has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Southside Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Montrose and MontclairStudio Apartment - MontroseStudio,1BA$695
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$745
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Patio]1BR,1BA$782
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$785
The Murals on Niazuma1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$799
Altamont Cliffs1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 1308 and 1316...1BR,1BA$802
Clairmont Hill1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$807
Park Hill1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$820
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$899
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 21BR,1BA$909

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside Birmingham, AL

As of July 25, 2025 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 1 Bedroom Model at Goodall-Brown Lofts starting at $1,499 with a $1.36 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Park PlaceWillow1BR,1BA$1.18
Clairmont Hill1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1.5BA$1.22
Altamont Cliffs1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 1308 and 1316...1BR,1BA$1.23
Park Hill1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$1.29
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Patio]1BR,1BA$1.25
Summit on 34th1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.52
Montrose and MontclairStudio Apartment - MontclairStudio ,1BA$1.46

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Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

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

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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 $909.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southside Birmingham is Cliff Highlands which is listed at $782, while the average apartment in Southside Birmingham costs $2,157.

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 34 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 $443 which is $1,714 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside Birmingham.

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