1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL(495 Rentals)

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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: December 26, 2024

There are currently 6594 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Birmingham, AL that range in price from $325 to $5,160. Downtown Birmingham, Hoover Vestavia Hills and Smithfield 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
Downtown Birmingham307$1,463$325
Hoover Vestavia Hills255$1,025$700
Smithfield196$1,537$325
Druid Hills194$1,559$330
Homewood190$1,024$325
Fountain Heights182$1,590$330
Lake Purdy176$1,412$799
Highland Park166$1,454$740
North Birmingham166$1,599$550
Five Points South162$1,575$600

Largest Available Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is found at Theatre Lofts in the Smithfield neighborhood and is 1,730 square feet priced from $2,999. 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
Theatre LoftsGallery1,730 Sq Ft$2,999
Park at HooverGladiola1,313 Sq Ft$1,055
100 Inverness Apartment HomesA31,133 Sq Ft$1,035
20 MidtownBuilding 3: A3-V1,133 Sq Ft$1,829
Retreat at Mountain BrookThe Bentley1,093 Sq Ft$1,474
Inverness CliffsEnclave1,076 Sq Ft$1,333
Arise Knox Square1E-A1,076 Sq Ft$2,199
Valora at HomewoodWareham1,075 Sq Ft$1,082
Adona ApartmentsThe Dogwood1,040 Sq Ft$1,145
Park 35 on ClairmontLakeview B1,015 Sq Ft$1,915

Cheapest Available Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 26, 2024 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 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom _ DW Model at The Park at Forestdale starting at $660 in the South Pratt neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Birmingham is currently $1,370. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Springville Landing Apartments1x1$620
The Park at Forestdale1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom _ DW$660
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau$720
Village Square LandingsA1$723
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesA2 One Bedroom Renovated$729
University CrossingsModel A$740
Villa Glen Apartments1BR$750
Center Pointe LandingsA1$750
Clairmont Apartments1 BR / 1 BTH$750

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Birmingham, AL

Ranked #1

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,370.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 1,730 square feet unit starting from $2,999 at Theatre 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 714 sq ft.

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