Cheap Homes for Rent in Southside Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $1,000 (2 Rentals)

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property at 2020 5th Ave S

$1,450 - $2,300

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2020 5th Ave S

BirminghamAL35233

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, AL

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.28 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,020. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts starting at $1,599 with a $1.15 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$1.28
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
The Dagny2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.82
Iron City Lofts2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A2BR,2BA$1.68
Met on 7thThe Indianapolis1BR,1BA$1.86
Rise LakeviewThe Rhodes1BR,1BA$1.84
Saint Anne1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Updated1BR,1BA$1.46
Carlisle Terrace1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.31
Donegal Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.48
Cliff Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level1BR,1BA$1.40

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 $773 to $14,545. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southside ranging from $1,000 to $3,400.

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 $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,315.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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