Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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property at 401 20th St S

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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401 20th St S, Unit 212

401 20th St S
BirminghamAL35233
property at 2020 5th Ave S

$1,375 - $2,300

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2020 5th Ave S

BirminghamAL35233

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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 $763. Carlisle Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliff PlaceStudio Apartment, LVPStudio,1BA$763
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type A, Courtyard FacingStudio,1BA$780
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, AL

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.27 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment with Washer/Dr... Model at Rhodes Villas starting at $1,202 with a $0.93 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 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Rhodes Villas2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment with Washer/Dr...2BR,2BA$0.93
Rise LakeviewThe Avondale1BR,1BA$1.76
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Fourth Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI2BR,1BA$1.27
Met on 7thThe Dallas1BR,1BA$1.89
Donegal Place2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.22
The WaitesB21BR,1BA$1.97
Iron City Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath – Plan B1BR,1BA$2.06
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio ,1BA$2.03

Frequently Asked Questions about Southside

What type of rentals are currently available in Southside?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Southside, AL with pricing that ranges from $780 to $14,545. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southside ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southside ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,093.

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