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Park Manor
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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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The View on Cotton
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The View on Cotton

160 Cotton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Drake and Madrid
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Drake and Madrid

1931 15th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Carlisle Terrace
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Carlisle Terrace

1223-1225 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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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: March 27, 2025

There are currently 50194 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Birmingham, AL that range in price from $606 to $2,884. Downtown Birmingham, Fountain Heights and North Birmingham 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 Birmingham3071$1,303$715
Fountain Heights3032$1,314$755
North Birmingham2997$1,316$785
Druid Hills2912$1,353$755
Smithfield2904$1,316$785
Parkside2770$1,356$855
Enon Ridge2742$1,351$855
East Birmingham2621$1,359$855
Norwood2621$1,359$855
Acipco Finley2596$1,255$855

Largest Available Birmingham Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Birmingham, AL is found at The William in the Smithfield neighborhood and is 793 square feet priced from $2,250. 20 Midtown has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 770 square feet and currently listed start at $1,698. Here is todayā€™s list of the largest available Studio units in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The WilliamThe Avenue 2793 Sq Ft$2,250
20 MidtownBuilding 3: S3-K | Studio Plus770 Sq Ft$1,698
Park 35 on ClairmontAvondale E680 Sq Ft$1,405
Ramsay ApartmentsStudio Apartment672 Sq Ft$800
Arise Knox Square1A-B670 Sq Ft$1,652
Tributary RiseS1-1667 Sq Ft$1,640
The PalmerS1611 Sq Ft$1,493
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type B593 Sq Ft$723
Advenir at Station 121Sussex587 Sq Ft$994
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe Brookwood583 Sq Ft$823

Cheapest Available Birmingham Studio Apartments

As of March 27, 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 Studio Apartment Model at McCormic II Apartments starting at $630 in the Smithfield neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Birmingham is currently $1,235. Here is todayā€™s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Birmingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Park at ForestdaleSTUDIO$606
McCormic II ApartmentsStudio Apartment$630
Park at HooverAcacia$660
Terrace ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - Ground Level$715
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type B$723
The Highlands CommunitiesPhares Studio$755
The RichmondStudio Apartment$758
The DulionMedium Studio$785
PharesStudio$793
Adona ApartmentsThe Elm/Evergreen$795

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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 itā€™s called ā€œThe Magic Cityā€. 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 isnā€™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 ScoreĀ®, Transit ScoreĀ®, and Bike ScoreĀ® Ratings?

  • Walk ScoreĀ® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit ScoreĀ® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike ScoreĀ® 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 $1,235.

What is the largest available Studio Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Birmingham is a 793 square feet unit starting from $2,250 at The William.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in Birmingham is currently 503 sq ft.

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