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Cliff Place
1316 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (92 Rentals)
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The Dulion
2030 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Sheraton
2909 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Montrose and Montclair
1226-1228 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Market Lofts on Third
2225 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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The LaSalle
2020 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
3350 Altamont Rd S, Unit E6
3350 Altamont Rd S
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5th Avenue Apartments
3800 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Park Place
600 24th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Parkview
2501 Caldwell Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Top of the Cliff
3400 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Frank
201 20th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
55 Hanover Cir
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Bankhead Towers
2300 5th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Lakeview
724 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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The Ellison
2000 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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University Place
951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Met on 7th
2900 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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20 Midtown
2014 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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The Dagny
2218 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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The 700
700 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Carriage Court
1812 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Citizen Birmingham
300 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Highland Riviera
1205 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Terrace
3477 Cliff Ter SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Lakeview Green
2901 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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The Fitzroy
2400 1st Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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1208 34th St S, Unit 4
1208 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Reserve on 3rd
304 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
3410 8th Ave S
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The James on Highland
1142 22nd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Magnolia South Apartment Homes
1028 22nd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Towers
2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS
3053 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Altamont Cliffs
1300 Altamont Way SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Celeste Manor
1229 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Cliffs
3320 Cliff Rd SBirmingham, AL 35205
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St. Anne
2925 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Park Hill Apartments
1301 S 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Highlands
1313 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont Hill
3652 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Cavalier
3121 Hillside AveBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Highlands Communities
2312 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont Court Apartments
3015 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Lofts at American Life
2308-2316 4th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
3350 Altamont Rd S
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Chateau Avalon
3003 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Murals on Niazuma
2612 Niazuma Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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33rd Street Apartments
1514 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Court
2525 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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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 |
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| Southside Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,171 | $794 | $2,512 |
| Southside Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $912 | $10,000+ |
| Southside Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $1,006 | $3,451 |
| Southside Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $1,358 | $4,221 |
| Southside Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,753 | $2,124 | $3,383 |
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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 Cliff Place priced from $794. The Dulion has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable Southside Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Cliff Place | Studio Apartment | Studio, 1BA | $794 |
| The Dulion | Medium Studio | Studio, 1BA | $810 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio, 1BA | $810 |
| Montrose and Montclair | Studio Apartment - Montrose | Studio, 1BA | $844 |
| Market Lofts on Third | Studio - Design 1 | Studio, 1BA | $855 |
| Clairmont Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR, 1BA | $865 |
| The LaSalle | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $880 |
| Chateau Avalon | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - No W/D | 1BR, 1BA | $918 |
| Charleston Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 4th Floor | 1BR, 1BA | $931 |
| Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR, 1BA | $951 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside Birmingham, AL
As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside Birmingham area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Southside Birmingham apartment is the 1208 34th St S Model at 1208 34th St S, Unit 4 in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting at $1,350 with a $1.45 price per square foot. 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 | $1.07 |
| 1208 34th St S, Unit 4 | 1208 34th St S | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.45 |
| The 700 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| Redwood Manor | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR, 1BA | $1.35 |
| Park Place | Willow | 1BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| Chateau Avalon | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - No W/D | 1BR, 1BA | $1.28 |
| Carriage Court | The Regal | 1BR, 1BA | $1.55 |
| Parkview | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR, 1BA | $1.39 |
| Charleston Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 4th Floor | 1BR, 1BA | $1.43 |
| Clairmont Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR, 1BA | $1.34 |
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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 $951.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in Southside Birmingham is Clairmont Hill which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Southside Birmingham costs $1,500.
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 $891 which is $609 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside Birmingham.
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