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1 Bedroom Apartments

Birmingham Overlook

2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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Park Estates Duplexes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Estates Duplexes

2341 S Park Dr SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Ion at the Ballpark
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ion at the Ballpark

200 16th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Marshall on 3rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall on 3rd

1201 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Cardiff, AL Local Guide

Largest Available Cardiff and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardiff, AL is found at Fix Play Lofts in the Smithfield neighborhood and is 1,331 square feet priced from $1,699. 20 Midtown has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,158 square feet and currently listed start at $2,296. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cardiff:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Fix Play Lofts1 Bedroom1,331 Sq Ft$1,699
20 MidtownBuilding 2: A2-M11,158 Sq Ft$2,296
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1,025 Sq Ft$1,709
The 600A41,014 Sq Ft$2,246
Armour & Co.1 Bedroom / 1 Bath937 Sq Ft$1,975
Parkside ApartmentsA9S910 Sq Ft$1,611
EasterwoodAshford896 Sq Ft$1,795
The Park at Forestdale2 Bedroom / 1 Bath _ PC877 Sq Ft$792
Denham LoftsIndustrial One Bedroom Loft-A1HC, A1798 Sq Ft$1,770
Stoney Brook1 Bedroom 1 Bath Phase 4790 Sq Ft$1,141

Cheapest Available Cardiff and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardiff, AL is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom _ DW Model starting from $660 at The Park at Forestdale in the South Pratt neighborhood. The second most affordable Cardiff 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at Village Square Landings starting at $723 in the East Pinson Valley neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cardiff is currently $1,517. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Cardiff:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Park at Forestdale1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom _ DW$660
Village Square LandingsA1$723
University CrossingsModel A$740
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom$800
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$811
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath$850
Park PlaceWisteria$899
Stoney Brook1 Bedroom 1 Bath WO Phase 1$946
WoodbrookThe Aspen$954
Met on 7thThe Atlanta$1,185

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Cardiff Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Cardiff with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Cardiff is at The Park at Forestdale listed at $660.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cardiff Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cardiff is $1,517.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cardiff Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cardiff is a 1,331 square feet unit starting from $1,699 at Fix Play Lofts.

What is the average size for Cardiff 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cardiff is currently 722 sq ft.

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