
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL from $300 (33 Rentals)
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The Avenues of Inverness

Brook Highland Place

Thomas Jefferson Towers

Somerset at Trussville

The Outlook at Greystone Apartment Homes

University Place

The 700

Kenley Apartments

The Fitzroy
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150 Summit

The Oaks at Lakeshore

Crowne at Grandview

Met on 7th

Flats on 4th

Cahaba Grandview

700 Riverchase Apartments

Crowne at Cahaba River

Iron City Lofts

Century Lakeshore Crossings

The Oxmoor

Hawthorne at Lake Heather

Stone Ridge Apartments

Arbors At Cahaba River

Tributary Rise

Lakeview Green

Vestavia Place

Village at Grants Mill

Chapel Creek Apartments
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 | $1,256 | $606 | $2,807 |
Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,388 | $550 | $4,950 |
Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $650 | $5,893 |
Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $755 | $5,884 |
Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $1,125 | $8,190 |
Birmingham 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,213 | $1,695 | $8,290 |
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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 $720.
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 $3,733.
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 1,849 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 $319 which is $3,414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birmingham.
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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.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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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.