
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL (525 Rentals)


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Artisan Flats

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Met on 7th

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The Pizitz

Stonegate

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The Abbey At Inverness

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MAA Liberty Park

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University Place

The Fitzroy

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Thomas Jefferson Towers

The Park at Rocky Ridge

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Branchwater

Wood Springs
Birmingham, AL 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 | $1,206 | $606 | $2,911 |
Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $620 | $4,019 |
Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $660 | $5,893 |
Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $755 | $5,926 |
Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $1,565 | $3,400 |
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Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: March 03, 2025There are currently 178710 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Birmingham, AL that range in price from $620 to $4,019. Downtown Birmingham, Druid Hills and Fountain Heights are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Birmingham with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
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Downtown Birmingham | 7148 | $1,559 | $683 |
Druid Hills | 5951 | $1,599 | $695 |
Fountain Heights | 5919 | $1,599 | $695 |
North Birmingham | 5609 | $1,599 | $695 |
Hoover Vestavia Hills | 5537 | $1,084 | $840 |
Smithfield | 5463 | $1,599 | $683 |
East Birmingham | 5238 | $1,599 | $811 |
Norwood | 5238 | $1,599 | $811 |
Enon Ridge | 4889 | $1,599 | $695 |
Graymont | 4518 | $1,525 | $695 |
Largest Available Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is found at Goodall-Brown Lofts in the Smithfield neighborhood and is 1,480 square feet priced from $1,709. Park at Hoover in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,313 square feet and currently listed start at $1,055. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Birmingham:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Goodall-Brown Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1,480 Sq Ft | $1,709 |
Park at Hoover | Gladiola | 1,313 Sq Ft | $1,055 |
Kenley Apartments | Braden 0 | 1,189 Sq Ft | $1,463 |
Skylar Ridge | 1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia | 1,180 Sq Ft | $1,325 |
20 Midtown | Building 3: A3-V | 1,133 Sq Ft | $2,022 |
100 Inverness Apartment Homes | A3 | 1,133 Sq Ft | $1,035 |
Theatre Lofts | Opera | 1,100 Sq Ft | $1,925 |
Inverness Cliffs | Enclave | 1,076 Sq Ft | $1,383 |
Valora at Homewood | Wareham | 1,075 Sq Ft | $1,082 |
Jemison Flats | 1 Bedroom | 635 Sq Ft | $1,559 |
Cheapest Available Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of March 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is the 1x1 Model starting from $620 at Springville Landing Apartments in the Roebuck Springs neighborhood. The second most affordable Birmingham 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at Country Park starting at $630 in the East Pinson Valley neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Birmingham is currently $1,395. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Birmingham:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Springville Landing Apartments | 1x1 | $620 |
Country Park | 1x1 | $630 |
The Park at Forestdale | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom _ DW | $660 |
Tivoli | Units 8-10, 12-15 1 BR / 1 BTH | $695 |
Element 26 | 1x1 [1st Floor, Parking Lot Facing] | $712 |
Ascot Place Apartments | The Chateau | $720 |
Village Square Landings | A1 | $723 |
Stratford | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | $730 |
Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes | A2 One Bedroom Renovated | $735 |
University Crossings | Model A | $740 |
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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.
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.
Birmingham, ALPopulation: 209,880
Ranked #107
in US Census Population by City
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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 1 Bedroom Birmingham Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Birmingham with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Birmingham is at Springville Landing Apartments listed at $620.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Birmingham Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham is $1,395.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Birmingham Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 1,480 square feet unit starting from $1,709 at Goodall-Brown Lofts.
What is the average size for Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Birmingham is currently 850 sq ft.
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