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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 03, 2025

There are currently 4651 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Birmingham, AL that range in price from $620 to $4,401. Hoover Vestavia Hills, Downtown Birmingham and Homewood 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:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Hoover Vestavia Hills253$1,104$799
Downtown Birmingham196$1,574$770
Homewood140$1,081$649
Smithfield139$1,599$725
Druid Hills126$1,599$725
Fountain Heights123$1,599$725
North Birmingham115$1,599$725
Brownville112$1,177$649
Five Points South110$1,599$770
Woodland Park108$995$649

Largest Available Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is found at Fix Play Lofts in the Smithfield neighborhood and is 1,331 square feet priced from $1,699. 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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Fix Play Lofts1 Bedroom1,331 Sq Ft$1,699
Park at HooverGladiola1,313 Sq Ft$1,055
Theatre LoftsGallery1,205 Sq Ft$2,999
Kenley ApartmentsBraden 01,189 Sq Ft$1,109
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1,180 Sq Ft$1,375
20 MidtownBuilding 2: A2-M11,158 Sq Ft$2,296
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA31,133 Sq Ft$1,035
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Bentley1,093 Sq Ft$1,353
Inverness CliffsEnclave1,076 Sq Ft$1,397
Arise Knox Square1E-A1,076 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 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 $1,401. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Springville Landing Apartments1x1$620
Country Park1x1$630
Valora at HomewoodQuincy$649
The Park at Forestdale1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom _ DW$660
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau$720
Village Square LandingsA1$723
University CrossingsModel A$740
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$740
Center Pointe LandingsA1$750
Clay Landings ApartmentsA1$754

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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, AL
Population: 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 $1,401.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 1,331 square feet unit starting from $1,699 at Fix Play 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 916 sq ft.

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