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Park Manor

1301 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Madrid Apartments
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Madrid Apartments

7745 Madrid AveBirmingham, AL 35206
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160 Cotton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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Birmingham Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 18, 2025

There are currently 1588 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Birmingham, AL that range in price from $606 to $2,512. Downtown Birmingham, Druid Hills and Fountain Heights are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Birmingham with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Birmingham104$1,359$691
Druid Hills92$1,359$785
Fountain Heights90$1,359$785
North Birmingham90$1,359$785
Smithfield86$1,359$691
Enon Ridge78$1,359$850
Southside Birmingham77$1,300$785
Parkside76$1,359$855
East Birmingham74$1,388$850
Norwood74$1,388$850

Largest Available Birmingham Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is found at 20 Midtown in the Smithfield neighborhood and is 811 square feet priced from $1,806. The William has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 793 square feet and currently listed start at $2,250. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
20 MidtownBuilding 3: S3-L | Studio XL811 Sq Ft$1,806
The WilliamThe Avenue 2793 Sq Ft$2,250
Arise Knox Square1A-B670 Sq Ft$1,599
Tributary RiseS2-1621 Sq Ft$1,555
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard Facing593 Sq Ft$715
Advenir at Station 121Sussex587 Sq Ft$1,029
The Outlook at Greystone Apartment HomesDaisy583 Sq Ft$1,177
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe Brookwood583 Sq Ft$936
Artisan FlatsRushton552 Sq Ft$1,400
The Haven at GreenhillThe Retreat550 Sq Ft$925

Cheapest Available Birmingham Studio Apartments

As of May 18, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is the STUDIO Model starting from $606 at The Park at Forestdale in the South Pratt neighborhood. The second most affordable Birmingham Studio is the The Elm Model at The Park at Buckingham starting at $648 in the West End neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Birmingham is currently $1,243. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Park at ForestdaleSTUDIO$606
The Park at BuckinghamThe Elm$648
Park at HooverAcacia$660
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard Facing$715
Terrace ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - Ground Level$715
Adona ApartmentsThe Elm/Evergreen$775
The SheratonMedium Studio$785
The DulionMedium Studio$785
Montrose and MontclairStudio Apartment$794
Tower on TenthFive Points$847

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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 Studio Birmingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Birmingham with Studio?

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

How much is the average rent for a Studio Birmingham Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Birmingham is $1,243.

What is the largest available Studio Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 811 square feet unit starting from $1,806 at 20 Midtown.

What is the average size for Birmingham Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Birmingham is currently 508 sq ft.

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