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Birmingham, AL 35204
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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Birmingham, AL

Pricing Updated: 02/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Birmingham, AL area range in price from $595 to $5,926 with an overall median price of $1,897. The three Birmingham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Eastlake at $775, Crestwood North at $795, and Garden Highlands at $795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Birmingham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Eastlake$787$77552
Crestwood North$795$79514
Garden Highlands$795$79517
Jones Valley$795$79517
Smithfield Estates$797$6062150
Wylam$800$75024
North Eastlake$812$775100
Sherman Heights$850$8509
Belview Heights$975$700190
Ensley$975$700151

Cheapest Available Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at The Park at Forestdale in the South Pratt neighborhood priced from $606. Springville Landing Apartments in the Roebuck Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Birmingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at ForestdaleSTUDIOStudio,1BA$606
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$620
Country Park1x11BR,1BA$630
Park at HooverAcaciaStudio,1BA$660
TivoliUnits 8-10, 12-15 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$695
Hillcrest ApartmentsHillcrest Apartments in Pinson Available for Lease2BR,1BA$700
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1BTH2BR,1BA$705
Terrace ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - Ground LevelStudio,1BA$715
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau1BR,1BA$720
Village Square LandingsA11BR,1BA$723

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL

As of February 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birmingham area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2720 Ensley 5 Points W Ave Model at 2720 Ensley 5 Points W Ave, Unit 1 in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Birmingham apartment is the Highland Park Townhome Apartments Model at Highland Park Townhome Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Apple Valley 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.
2720 Ensley 5 Points W Ave, Unit 12720 Ensley 5 Points W Ave3BR,1BA$0.98
Highland Park Townhome ApartmentsHighland Park Townhome Apartments2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Crestwood Green ApartmentsBamboo2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1.5BTH2BR,1.5BA$0.82
Club View Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment in Roebuck2BR,1BA$0.88
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.71
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Hillcrest ApartmentsHillcrest Apartments in Pinson Available for Lease2BR,1BA$0.95
Country Park1x11BR,1BA$0.88

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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 Cheap Birmingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Birmingham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Birmingham is at The Park at Forestdale listed at $606.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Birmingham Apartment is $620 at Springville Landing 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 $660 at Springville Landing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pointe Arlington and starts from $975.

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