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

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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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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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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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Underwood Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Underwood Court

2931 10th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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2020 5th Ave S

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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 $716. Clairmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliff PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$716
Clairmont Apartments1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$735
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Carlisle Terrace1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Courtyard Facing1BR,1BA$892
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895
South Hill (Highland Park)2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,000
The Dagny1 Bedoom1BR,1BA$1,087
Met on 7thThe Atlanta1BR,1BA$1,091
Lakeview GreenStudio - 1AStudio,1BA$1,125
20 MidtownBuilding 3: S3-B | Studio PlusStudio,1BA$1,144

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, AL

As of January 27, 2026 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 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.
The 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.39
The Dagny2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.82
The WaitesB52BR,2BA$1.70
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Linridge Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.57
Rise LakeviewThe Vulcan1BR,1BA$1.64
South Hill (Highland Park)2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.42
Iron City Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath Plan B1BR,1BA$2.01
Carlisle Terrace1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Courtyard Facing1BR,1BA$1.42
Clairmont Apartments1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.28

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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 $1,144.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Southside is Clairmont Apartments which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Southside costs $2,620.

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 29 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 $419 which is $2,201 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.

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