Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $800 (11 Rentals)

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property at 2020 5th Ave N

2020 5th Ave N

BirminghamAL35233

Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Place priced from $889. The Frank has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $894. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$889
The FrankStudio 1 Bath-CStudio,1BA$894
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$899
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 3Studio,1BA$934
Lofts at American Life0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09Studio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, AL

As of March 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,915. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Goodall-Brown Lofts starting at $1,709 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included!2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.57
The Dagny2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.22
Armour & Co.1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.11
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Theatre LoftsIris1BR,1BA$2.29
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.20
The PizitzUnit Type 21BR,1BA$2.37
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Monroe1BR,1BA$1.90

Getting Around the Central City Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central City is at The Frank listed at $894.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $889 at Park Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $962 at Park Place.

What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place and starts from $979.

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