
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Uptown Birmingham area of Birmingham.

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1512 11th Ave N

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1611 15th Ave N
Uptown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Birmingham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Uptown Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,296 | $850 | $2,250 |
Uptown Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $799 | $2,999 |
Uptown Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $800 | $4,427 |
Uptown Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,967 | $1,200 | $5,250 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Uptown Birmingham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Birmingham area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Mountainside Apartments priced from $799. 1512 11th Ave N has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Uptown Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mountainside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Bankhead Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $811 |
Lofts at American Life | 0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Tower on Tenth | Five Points | Studio,1BA | $897 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Birmingham, AL
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Birmingham area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment Model at The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included! in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,217. The second greatest value Uptown Birmingham apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts starting at $1,599 with a $1.20 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included! | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Fix Play Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Lakeview Green | Two Bedroom - 1F | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Goodall-Brown Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
The Dagny | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
Mountainside Apartments | Two Bedroom B | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Bankhead Towers | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Alight Birmingham | 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUptown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #16
Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Birmingham Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown Birmingham?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown Birmingham is at Lofts at American Life listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Birmingham Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Birmingham Apartment is $799 at Mountainside Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Birmingham Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown Birmingham is starting from $800 at 1512 11th Ave N.
What is the most affordable Uptown Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Uptown Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mountainside Apartments and starts from $1,299.
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