Cheap Homes for Rent in Southside Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Clairmont Apartments priced from $738. 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
Clairmont Apartments1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$738
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Rhodes Villas1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, AL

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.39 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts starting at $1,799 with a $1.29 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$1.39
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Carol Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.30
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Rise LakeviewThe Vulcan1BR,1BA$1.64
South Hill (Highland Park)2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.38
Saint Anne1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Updated1BR,1BA$1.49
Carlisle Terrace1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.41
Clairmont Apartments1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.28
Rhodes Villas1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.46

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 $810 to $14,545. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southside ranging from $1,000 to $2,880.

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 $2,880 with an average monthly rent of $2,255.

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