Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (45 Rentals)

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Carlisle Terrace
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$796 - $1,110
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$796 - $1,110
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Carlisle Terrace

1223-1225 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Donegal Place
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$1,105 - $1,263
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$1,105 - $1,263
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$1,105 - $1,263
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Donegal Place

2964 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Lakeview Green
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$1,204 - $3,275
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$1,204 - $3,275
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Lakeview Green

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

Clairmont

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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St. Anne
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Anne

2925 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Fourth Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth Apartments

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

Montcalm

2927 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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Rise Lakeview
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise Lakeview

2808 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Artisan Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Artisan Flats

2722 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$1,375 - $2,300

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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 $726. Carlisle Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $796. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliff PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$726
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type BStudio,1BA$796
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$890
Fourth Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI2BR,1BA$956
Linridge Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,053
The 7001 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
Donegal Place2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,105
Met on 7thThe Atlanta1BR,1BA$1,185
Lakeview GreenStudio - 1AStudio,1BA$1,204

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, AL

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.29 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,090. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Model at Lakeview starting at $890 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Southside Birmingham 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 7001 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Fourth Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI2BR,1BA$1.22
Reserve on 3rdBuilding 2: A2-P1BR,1BA$1.95
Donegal Place2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.47
The WaitesB21BR,1BA$1.97
Park 35 on ClairmontMagnolia F1BR,1BA$2.08
Carlisle Terrace1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Courtyard Facing1BR,1BA$1.53
Linridge Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.68
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio ,1BA$2.03

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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 $1,204.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Southside is Lakeview which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Southside costs $1,590.

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 12 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 $686 which is $904 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.

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