Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (17 Rentals)

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Uptown Stadium
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Stadium

1440 21st St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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Lofts at American Life
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at American Life

2308-2316 4th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Uptown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Birmingham area of Birmingham, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at 1512 11th Ave N priced from $800. Lofts at American Life has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Uptown Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
Lofts at American Life0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09Studio,1BA$850
Market Lofts on ThirdOne Bedroom - Design 41BR,1BA$900
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$923
The FrankStudio 1 Bath-HStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Birmingham, AL

As of November 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Birmingham area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Uptown Birmingham apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Dagny starting at $2,145 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
The Dagny2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.96
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Theatre LoftsMuse1BR,1BA$2.36
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.27
Armour & Co.1 BR Lux-Loft Living1BR,1BA$2.37
The William1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Market Lofts on ThirdOne Bedroom - Design 41BR,1BA$2.08
Lofts at American Life1/1 - Forest Park Floor Plan - 061BR,1BA$2.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #31

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Getting Around the Uptown Birmingham Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Birmingham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Birmingham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Birmingham is under $1,698.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Birmingham?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Birmingham is Market Lofts on Third which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Uptown Birmingham costs $2,775.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown Birmingham?

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 7 regular apartments in Uptown Birmingham 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 Uptown Birmingham?

Cheap apartments in Uptown Birmingham have an average cost of $172 which is $2,603 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Birmingham.

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