1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cardiff, AL (44 Rentals)

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Birmingham Overlook
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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Westbury Apartments
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Westbury Apartments

3225 Ave S Apartment HBirmingham, AL 35208
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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 20 Midtown in the Smithfield neighborhood and is 1,133 square feet priced from $1,843. Goodall-Brown Lofts has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,025 square feet and currently listed start at $1,499. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cardiff:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
20 MidtownBuilding 3: A3-V1,133 Sq Ft$1,843
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1,025 Sq Ft$1,499
The 600A41,014 Sq Ft$2,246
The PizitzUnit Type 4996 Sq Ft$1,865
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom920 Sq Ft$1,499
The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included!1BR/1.0BA910 Sq Ft$1,349
Parkside ApartmentsA9856 Sq Ft$1,582
Chapel Creek Apartments1BR/1BA855 Sq Ft$1,090
Denham LoftsIndustrial One Bedroom Loft-A1HC, A1798 Sq Ft$1,770
The William1 Bedroom 1 Bath793 Sq Ft$2,250

Cheapest Available Cardiff and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 12, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardiff, AL is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model starting from $595 at Fountain Blue Apartments in the West End neighborhood. The second most affordable Cardiff 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Candy Mountain Apartments starting at $695 in the Apple Valley neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cardiff is currently $1,508. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Cardiff:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Fountain Blue Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath$595
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$695
Pointe Arlington1/1.00$700
The Woodford1 Bed/1 Bath$799
Park PlaceWisteria$899
Stoney Brook1 Bedroom 1 Bath WO Phase 1$946
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana$999
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,007
Chapel Creek Apartments1BR/1BA$1,090
Market Lofts on ThirdOne Bedroom - Design 3$1,129

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Cardiff, AL

Ranked #24

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

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2.5
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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 Fountain Blue Apartments listed at $595.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cardiff is $1,508.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cardiff is a 1,133 square feet unit starting from $1,843 at 20 Midtown.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cardiff is currently 719 sq ft.

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