Studio Apartments for Rent in Cardiff, AL (14 Rentals)

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200 16th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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1827 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203

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Largest Available Cardiff and Nearby Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Cardiff, AL is found at 20 Midtown in the Smithfield neighborhood and is 811 square feet priced from $1,541. The Palmer in the Woodland Park neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 611 square feet and currently listed start at $1,627. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Cardiff:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
20 MidtownBuilding 3: S3-L | Studio XL811 Sq Ft$1,541
The PalmerS1611 Sq Ft$1,627
The FitzroyThe Alabama603 Sq Ft$1,449
Advenir at Station 121Sussex587 Sq Ft$1,134
The FrankStudio 1 Bath-B514 Sq Ft$1,099

Cheapest Available Cardiff and Nearby Studio Apartments

As of March 19, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Cardiff, AL is the Studio 1 Bath-I Model starting from $899 at The Frank in the Smithfield neighborhood. The second most affordable Cardiff Studio is the Building 3: S3-A | Studio Plus Model at 20 Midtown starting at $1,078 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Cardiff is currently $1,252. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Cardiff:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The FrankStudio 1 Bath-I$899
20 MidtownBuilding 3: S3-A | Studio Plus$1,078
Advenir at Station 121Sussex$1,134
Flats on 4thSutton Studio$1,206
The FitzroyThe Lyric$1,249

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Cardiff Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Cardiff with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Cardiff is at The Frank listed at $899.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Cardiff Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Cardiff is $1,252.

What is the largest available Studio Cardiff Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cardiff is a 811 square feet unit starting from $1,541 at 20 Midtown.

What is the average size for Cardiff Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Cardiff is currently 481 sq ft.

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