
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL from $300 with Swimming Pool (117 Rentals)
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The Park at Buckingham

909 Cotton Ave SW

109 9th Ave W

Candy Mountain Apartments

Ascot Place Apartments

Village Square Landings

1006 4th Ave W

Clay Landings Apartments

Adona Apartments
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Mountainside Apartments

The Views at Irondale

Summer Rise

Top of the Cliff

Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes

513 at Valley

Union at Cooper Hill

705 Knoxville St

The Avenues of Inverness

The Avenues of Lakeshore

2428 21st Ave N

2608 20th Ave N

Crestwood Green Apartments

Vue at Crestwood

The Landing on Emerald Pointe

Madison Place

100 Inverness Apartment Homes

The Abbey At Inverness

Woodmere Creek Apartments

Wood Springs

Brook Highland Place

Mountain Woods Apartments

Colony Woods

Highpointe Apartments

Somerset at Trussville

Acasa Verandas at Rocky Ridge

Turtle Lake Apartment Homes

Advenir at Station 121

Cliff Terrace

The Park at Rocky Ridge

University Place

Wildwood Apartments

The Outlook at Greystone Apartment Homes

The 700

MAA Eagle Ridge

The Kenzie
Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Birmingham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,228 | $606 | $2,704 |
Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $550 | $4,252 |
Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $650 | $5,893 |
Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $755 | $5,845 |
Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,417 | $1,095 | $8,560 |
Birmingham 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,442 | $1,695 | $8,550 |
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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 a cheap apartment in Birmingham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Birmingham is under $715.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in Birmingham is Hillcrest Apartments which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Birmingham costs $3,911.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Birmingham?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2,064 regular apartments in Birmingham that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Birmingham?
Cheap apartments in Birmingham have an average cost of $352 which is $3,559 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birmingham.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.