Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (36 Rentals)

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$1,100 - $2,700

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1022 28th Pl S

BirminghamAL35205

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Lakeview Green
$1,275 - $2,875
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lakeview Green

2901 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Cliff Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Place

1316 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Apartments

2930 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Highland House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland House

3053 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Rhodes Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rhodes Villas

2901-2905 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Donegal Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Donegal Place

2964 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Montcalm Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montcalm Apartments

2927 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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South Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Hill

909 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Duncan Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Duncan Flats

809 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Carol Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carol Court

2920-2924 10th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Fourth
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth

3732 4th AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Highland Court II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Court II

2830 10th Ct SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Artisan Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Artisan Flats

2722 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
property at 2020 5th Ave S

$1,450 - $2,300

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2020 5th Ave S

BirminghamAL35233

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Southside, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at Carlisle Terrace priced from $773. Cliff Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $787. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard FacingStudio,1BA$773
Cliff Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level1BR,1BA$787
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Donegal Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$875
Saint Anne1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$888
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Linridge Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Garage Access1BR,1BA$1,030
The Dagny1 Bedoom1BR,1BA$1,087
The 7001 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
The FitzroyThe LyricStudio,1BA$1,241

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, AL

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside 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 apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Dagny starting at $1,995 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
The Dagny2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.82
The 7001 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Clairview Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment - Top Floor2BR,2BA$1.87
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Rise LakeviewThe Rhodes1BR,1BA$1.84
Saint Anne1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Updated1BR,1BA$1.46
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard FacingStudio ,1BA$1.30
Donegal Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.48
Cliff Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level1BR,1BA$1.40

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Birmingham. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside is under $1,241.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Southside is Cliff Place which is listed at $787, while the average apartment in Southside costs $2,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside?

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 19 regular apartments in Southside 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?

Cheap apartments in Southside have an average cost of $581 which is $2,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.

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