Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (31 Rentals)

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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 FLATS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS

3053 Highland Ave 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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Saint Anne
1 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Anne

2925 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Montcalm
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montcalm

2927 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Fourth Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth Apartments

3732 4th AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Carol Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carol Court

2920-2924 10th 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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Underwood Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Underwood Court

2931 10th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Linridge Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Linridge Apartments

827 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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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 Cliff Place priced from $730. HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliff PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$730
HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
Carlisle Terrace1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Courtyard Facing1BR,1BA$907
South Hill (Highland Park)2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$976
Fourth Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,080
The Dagny1 Bedoom1BR,1BA$1,087
The 7001 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
Rhodes Villas2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bathroom Townhouse, Top Level2BR,2BA$1,111

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, AL

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside 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 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Rhodes Villas2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bathroom Townhouse, Top Level2BR,2.5BA$0.86
Rise LakeviewThe Lakeview2BR,2BA$1.55
The WaitesB52BR,2BA$1.70
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Fourth Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.38
Linridge Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.55
South Hill (Highland Park)2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.38
Carlisle Terrace1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Courtyard Facing1BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southside, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #26

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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.

Getting Around the Southside Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,111.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Southside is HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Southside costs $2,755.

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 22 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 $334 which is $2,421 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.

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