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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 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birmingham area is the $0.84 price per square foot 3 Bed/1.5 Bath Model at Hancock Duplex Apartments in the in the Black River neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Birmingham apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Pinecrest Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Brownhelm 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.
Hancock Duplex Apartments3 Bed/1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.84
Pinecrest ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.83
Hunters Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Private Entry2BR,2BA$1.26
College Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.93
Evergreen Village2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.34
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 Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Birmingham?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, OH with pricing that ranges from $587 to $2,818. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Birmingham ranging from $925 to $2,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Birmingham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Birmingham ranges from $925 to $2,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,468.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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