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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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Birmingham Overview

Known for its southern hospitality, Birmingham offers the perfect combination of big city amenities and small-town ambiance, without the big city prices. In fact, Forbes and Kiplinger ranked it the fifth most affordable city for renters in the nation. Apartments in Birmingham offer access to restaurants owned by award-winning chefs, theaters, art galleries, museums and a host of social and outdoor activities to choose from. Those are just a few of the reasons it’s called “The Magic City”. While the city population is only 242,820, closer to 800,000 residents make their homes in the surrounding area.

What is the history of Birmingham?

Founded in 1871 at the intersection of the Alabama and Chatanooga railroads, Birmingham served as a center for the steel-making industry. Vulcan , the second-largest metal statue in America, unveiled at the St. Louis World Fair in 1904 and now located in its own park, commemorates that history. Over the years, the city has become a financial and medical center as well. The University of Alabama School of Medicine was established in Birmingham in 1945.

How is the weather in Birmingham?

One of the attractions of Birmingham are its mild temperatures. The average high temperature during the summer months is 91 degrees, and the average low during winter months is 34 degrees. Spring and fall temperatures are consistently comfortable, and perfect for gardening, ranging between 65 and 85 degrees. Those relocating from colder climates will be pleased to learn that the average annual snowfall is zero.

How do I get around town?

Every form of transportation is available, which makes travel for residents as convenient as possible. Birmingham- Shuttlesworth International Airport provides 70 daily departures to 50 cities, and the city’s excellent public transit system includes an airport shuttle. For those who prefer rail travel, Amtrak is available. There are also a number of bus services that provide inexpensive transportation to surrounding cities, including Atlanta. For those who enjoy walking, Birmingham is also pedestrian-friendly. It has an overall walk score of 35, compared to the average of 22.

What is the Birmingham commute like?

Within the city limits, Interstate 20 and 59 both provide six lanes and connect with Interstate 65. During peak traffic hours, there are plenty of alternate routes you can take, since many of Birmingham’s major roadways have four lanes. The good news is that even during peak hours, commuter traffic is light compared to other large cities.

What are the local media outlets?

Birmingham is home to numerous media outlets that keep residents informed of current events. It’s also a major magazine publishing hub whose credits include the nationally popular Southern Living and Cooking Light magazines. One of the newest additions to the local FM radio dial is Birmingham Mountain Radio, formerly an internet sensation geared towards indie music.

Why live in Birmingham, AL?

Home to the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Crimson Tide, Birmingham boasts a total of 13 institutions of higher learning. The mild climate makes it easy to balance work and play, and playing isn’t just for children in Birmingham. Adults can join the Birmingham Kickball League and stay younger longer. They can also paddle boat at Oak Mountain, ride the zip line at Red Mountain, and enjoy the Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, one of the biggest urban nature reserves in the United States. Within city limits, Railroad Park provides 19 acres of outdoor play space, complete with duck ponds and a skate park.

What Birmingham landmarks should I see?

The Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, a museum commemorating the city’s industrial history, also serves as a center for the creation and exhibition of metal art. Outdoor concerts are often held there as well. The McWane Science Center houses four floors of hands-on exhibits, and shows educational and scientific documentary films on its large IMAX screen.

What is there to do around Birmingham?

The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute are just a few of the city’s major tourist attractions. Tourists and residents alike enjoy live music performed at clubs like Workplay, Iron City, and the Bottletree Café. The Botanical Gardens offer the beauty and serenity of lush secluded trails perfumed by the scent of roses, and admission is free. Every Saturday, Birmingham’s former Dr. Pepper bottling plant is transformed into a showcase for local agriculture, arts, crafts, music and talented performance artists.

Any annual festivals or Birmingham events to know?

Birmingham residents believe in celebrating just about everything. Food and drink, art and music, sports and entertainment, people and pets are all celebrated with a variety of annual festivals that showcase Birmingham’s best. Some of the most popular include the two-day Sloss Music and Arts Festival, which attracts over 25,000 music fans, the Birmingham Artwalk, featuring the work of over 100 artists and street performers, and the Sidewalk Film Festival.

Where are the nearby vacation spots?

Birmingham is located in the center of the state, with great road trips and vacation destinations in every direction. To the south is the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail that ends at the Gulf of Mexico. To the north lies Decatur, called “The River City”, famous for its outdoor recreation, including Point Mallard Park. For those that prefer a city vacation, Atlanta is just two hours east.

Where is the best place to move in Birmingham?

" Birmingham boasts eight distinct neighborhoods, each popular for different reasons. Homewood is popular with families for its great schools and shopping. Five Points South is home to the university and lots of restaurants and entertainment. The historic Lakeview district along 29th Street South and Seventh Avenue South also has several popular night spots. The Civil Rights District, east of the downtown business district, is the city’s cultural center. Mountain Brook is an upscale neighborhood with antique shops, art galleries and fine dining establishments. Forest Park is home to Highland Park Golf Course and Tennis Club. Whatever your preferences and priorities, there’s a perfect apartment to accommodate them."

The largest city in all of sweet home Alabama, Birmingham is a southern city that exudes charm, which makes finding great Birmingham apartments to live the key to taking in all that this city has to offer and getting the most out of that "charm."

As your Birmingham apartment search guide, at ApartmentHomeLiving.com it's our focus to help match you with the perfect apartments in Birmingham by providing you with the best apartment listings along with all of the pictures, updated pricing and amenity info you need to choose your next apartment with ease. With listings all over the area from studios in Irondale across town to 2 bedroom apartments in Fairfield, our Birmingham Apartment Living Guide is your connection to the new apartment of your dreams.

Living in apartments in Birmingham certainly comes with the benefit of having a number of great things to get out and enjoy. Steeped in historical relevance, most places are located mere steps from a variety of cultural hot spots. Once you've moved into the perfect rental, you'll have plenty of time to get out and enjoy yourself and learn about the history of the city you now live in. Explore the civil rights landmark of Kelly Ingram Park, or spend an informative afternoon in the Railroad Reservation District.

Like nature? The local botanical gardens might be right up your alley and are also located just a tree branch away from most areas of town too. If shopping is your thing, fashionable residents of Birmingham can enjoy a leisurely afternoon shopping at The Summit Center.

So if you've ever dreamed of living it up in the heart of Alabama, consider renting a new place in one of the many wonderful options in Birmingham apartments here at ApartmentHomeLiving.com. Start your search here today and begin enjoying the good life tomorrow!

Birmingham, AL
Population: 209,880

Ranked #107

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Birmingham, AL

Ranked #1

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

16 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Birmingham

How much are Studio apartments in Birmingham?

There are currently 73 Studio Apartments in Birmingham with rent ranges from $606 to $2,686 with an average price of $1,188.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Birmingham Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Birmingham ranges from $595 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,369.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Birmingham range from $635 to $4,482. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,611.

How expensive are Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 216 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Birmingham on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $655 to $5,240 - averaging $1,992 for the location.

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