
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $800 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central City area of Birmingham.


Market Lofts on Third

Park Place

Lofts at American Life

Thomas Jefferson Towers

The Dagny

The Fitzroy
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Central City, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Central City Studio Apartments | $1,335 | $855 | $2,250 |
Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $811 | $2,250 |
Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $962 | $3,100 |
Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $1,061 | $5,250 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at Market Lofts on Third priced from $855. Park Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Market Lofts on Third | Studio - Design 1 | Studio,1BA | $855 |
Park Place | Wisteria | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Lofts at American Life | 0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, AL
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Goodall-Brown Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts starting at $1,899 with a $1.06 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Goodall-Brown Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included! | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
The Dagny | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
Armour & Co. | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Jemison Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Grand | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Theatre Lofts | Muse | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
The Pizitz | Unit Type 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
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
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 Central City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central City is at Market Lofts on Third listed at $855.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $899 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 $1,061.
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