
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Uptown Birmingham area of Birmingham.


1512 11th Ave N

Market Lofts on Third

The Frank

Park Place

1802 14th Ct N
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Bankhead Towers

1924 Portage Ave

The Dagny

The William

2308 4th Ave N

Uptown Stadium
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Lofts at American Life

2013 16th Ave N

1906 15th Ct N

1225 4th Pl N

1608 18th Pl N

353 16th Ave N
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,060 | $855 | $1,358 |
| Uptown Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $750 | $3,640 |
| Uptown Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,710 | $1,243 | $5,440 |
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There are currently 18 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 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 $875. Here are the most affordable Uptown Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Lofts at American Life | 0/1 - Five Points Floor Plan - 04 | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Park Place | Wisteria | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Market Lofts on Third | One Bedroom - Design 4 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Bankhead Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,007 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Birmingham, AL
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Birmingham area is the $1.96 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Dagny in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Uptown Birmingham apartment is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Armour & Co. starting at $1,875 with a $2.02 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dagny | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| Armour & Co. | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| 1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Theatre Lofts | Muse | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| The William | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The 600 | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Bankhead Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Market Lofts on Third | One Bedroom - Design 4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Lofts at American Life | 1/1 - Forest Park Floor Plan - 06 | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
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 $1,875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown Birmingham is Park Place which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Uptown Birmingham costs $3,055.
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 $177 which is $2,878 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Birmingham.
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