Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $1,350 (16 Rentals)

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property at 2020 5th Ave S
$1,350 - $2,300
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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2020 5th Ave S

BirminghamAL35233
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property at 401 20th St S
$1,295 - $1,950
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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401 20th St S

BirminghamAL35233

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property at 2020 5th Ave S
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900
Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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2020 5th Ave S, Unit 436

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 $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
Montcalm1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment with Balcony, ...1BR,1BA$1,044
20 MidtownS1Studio,1BA$1,122
Met on 7thThe Atlanta1BR,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, AL

As of September 11, 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 in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the Penthouse Model at The 700 starting at $1,800 with a $1.14 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.
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
The 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.14
Park 35 on ClairmontSouthside L2BR,2BA$2.09
Armour & Co.1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.12
Clairview Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment - Ground Level2BR,2BA$2.00
Montcalm1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment with Balcony, ...1BR,1BA$1.58
Lakeview GreenStudio - 1AStudio ,1BA$2.34
Met on 7thThe Atlanta1BR,1BA$2.35
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio ,1BA$2.03
Cliff PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.45

Frequently Asked Questions about Southside

What type of rentals are currently available in Southside?

There are currently 65 Apartments for Rent in Southside, AL with pricing that ranges from $794 to $14,545. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southside ranging from $1,350 to $3,995.

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 $1,350 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,232.

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