Rental terms in Birmingham as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Short-term Studio Apartments | $1,240 | $606 | $2,867 |
| Birmingham Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,397 | $450 | $4,272 |
| Birmingham Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $525 | $5,893 |
| Birmingham Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $755 | $5,235 |
| Birmingham Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,070 | $1,465 | $3,400 |
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Write a ReviewKnown 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.
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.
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Most errands require a car
Minimal bike infrastructure
It may be possible to get on a bus
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Birmingham is at Park at Hoover listed at $660.
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Birmingham is $1,713.
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 2,100 square feet unit starting from $1,025 at Acasa Verandas at Rocky Ridge.
The average size for a Short-term rental in Birmingham is currently at 697 sq ft.
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