Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $794 (52 Rentals)

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Lakeview Green
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$1,204 - $3,275

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lakeview Green

2901 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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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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St. Anne
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Anne

2925 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Duncan Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Duncan Flats

809 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Carlisle Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Carlisle Terrace

1223-1225 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Montcalm
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montcalm

2927 Highland Ave 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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Carol Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carol Court

2920-2924 10th 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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Underwood Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Underwood Court

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

Fourth Apartments

3732 4th AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Rise Lakeview
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise Lakeview

2808 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Rhodes Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rhodes Villas

2901-2905 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Artisan Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Artisan Flats

2722 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$1,295 - $2,300
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2020 5th Ave S

BirminghamAL35233
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$1,295 - $1,600
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401 20th St 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 Cliff Place priced from $794. The Sheraton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliff PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio, 1BA$794
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio, 1BA$810
Clairmont Apartments2 BR / 1 BTH2BR, 1BA$1,068
Met on 7thThe Atlanta1BR, 1BA$1,084
The 7001 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,090
20 MidtownMS1Studio, 1BA$1,127
Lakeview GreenStudio - 1AStudio, 1BA$1,204
The FitzroyThe LyricStudio, 1BA$1,348
Artisan FlatsRedmondStudio, 1BA$1,400
Iron City Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath – Plan B1BR, 1BA$1,720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, AL

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside 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 apartment is the Southside L Model at Park 35 on Clairmont in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting at $2,520 with a $2.07 price per square foot. 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$1.07
Park 35 on ClairmontSouthside L2BR, 2BA$2.07
The WaitesB12BR, 2BA$1.68
Armour & Co.1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.12
The 7001 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.29
Clairmont Apartments2 BR / 1 BTH2BR, 1BA$1.35
Lakeview GreenStudio - 1AStudio, 1BA$2.34
Met on 7thThe Atlanta1BR, 1BA$2.15
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio, 1BA$2.03
Cliff PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio, 1BA$2.45

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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 $1,720.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Southside is The Sheraton which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Southside costs $1,599.

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 18 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 $608 which is $991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.

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