
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, IA from $500 (30 Rentals)
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304 S 2nd St

61 Midtown Ln

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121 S Ash St

16 Cascade Dr

14876 Washington Rd

116 N 4th St

116 N 5th St

2643 Westwinds Dr

404 N Pine St

1649 Aber Ave

2635 Westwinds Dr

734 Westwinds Dr
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Birmingham, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Birmingham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,065 | $850 | $1,265 |
Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $937 | $615 | $1,650 |
Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,194 | $620 | $1,795 |
Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,235 | $650 | $3,300 |
Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,058 | $1,058 | $1,058 |
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Cheapest Available Birmingham Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Birmingham, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Madison Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood priced from $700. Green Gable Cottages has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Birmingham apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Green Gable Cottages | Green Gable - Memorial Park Rd | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Tisdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $760 |
The Burlington Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
School House Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Louden Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $800 |
Urbane424 Apartments | S3 - Studio / 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Stonegate Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
Blaul Lofts | Blaul Lofts - 407 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Orchard Lane Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, IA and Nearby
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birmingham area is the $0.93 price per square foot Churchill Lofts - 301 Model at Churchill Lofts in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $998. The second greatest value Birmingham apartment is the 510 Layne Drive Model at Nexus TownHomes starting at $1,275 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Churchill Lofts | Churchill Lofts - 301 | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Nexus TownHomes | 510 Layne Drive | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Summer Street Apartments | Apartment 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
School House Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Orchard Lane Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Blaul Lofts | Blaul Lofts - 407 | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Louden Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Tisdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Getting Around Birmingham, IA
Walk Score®
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Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
24 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Birmingham Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Birmingham?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Birmingham is at Urbane424 Apartments listed at $810.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Birmingham Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Birmingham Apartment is $700 at Park Madison Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Birmingham Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham is starting from $760 at Tisdale Apartments.
What is the most affordable Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Louden Lofts and starts from $845.
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