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249 8th StElyria, OH 44035
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Birmingham, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Birmingham Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Birmingham, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at College Village Apartments priced from $587. The Overlook in the Black River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Birmingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$587
The OverlookEfficiencyStudio,1BA$650
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$665
Concord Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$665
Oakwood Park Apartments1 Bedroom - Available Soon!1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, OH and Nearby

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birmingham area is the $0.83 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Pinecrest Apartments in the in the Brownhelm neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Birmingham apartment is the 2 Bed/1.5 Bath Model at 601-605 Abbe Rd starting at $975 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the North Elyria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinecrest ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.83
601-605 Abbe Rd2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Hunters Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Private Entry2BR,2BA$1.26
Hancock Duplex Apartments2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.02
College Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.93
College Village Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.86
Sycamore Square2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.31
Water's Edge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.08
Oakwood Park Apartments1 Bedroom - Available Soon!1BR,1BA$1.23
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Birmingham Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Birmingham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Birmingham Apartment is $587 at College Village 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 $687 at College Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakwood Park Apartments and starts from $850.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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