Cheap Homes for Rent in Central City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $1,500 (20 Rentals)

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property at 2020 5th Ave N

2020 5th Ave N

BirminghamAL35233

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property at 1914 3rd Ave N

1914 3rd Ave N

BirminghamAL35203

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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 1 Bed unit found at Bankhead Towers priced from $811. Lofts at American Life has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$811
Lofts at American Life0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09Studio,1BA$850
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 1Studio,1BA$855
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$899
The FrankStudio 1 Bath-LStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, AL

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment Model at The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included! in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,193. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts starting at $1,699 with a $1.28 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.
The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included!2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.57
Fix Play Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
The FitzroyThe Florentine2BR,2BA$1.66
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
The Dagny2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.09
Armour & Co.1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.11
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Grand2BR,1BA$1.86
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.29
Bankhead Towers2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Lofts at American Life0/1 - Five Points Floor Plan - 04Studio ,1BA$2.34

Frequently Asked Questions about Central City

What type of rentals are currently available in Central City?

There are currently 30 Apartments for Rent in Central City, AL with pricing that ranges from $811 to $5,250. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $1,500 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central City ranges from $1,500 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,462.

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