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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 Park Place priced from $899. Market Lofts on Third has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $947. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$899
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 3Studio,1BA$947
Lofts at American Life0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09Studio,1BA$995
The FrankStudio 1 Bath-HStudio,1BA$999
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Monroe1BR,1BA$1,169

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, AL

As of April 24, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Goodall-Brown Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included!2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.57
The Dagny2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.09
Armour & Co.1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.11
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Grand2BR,1BA$1.86
Theatre LoftsMuse1BR,1BA$2.36
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.29
The FitzroyThe AlabamaStudio ,1BA$2.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Central City

What type of rentals are currently available in Central City?

There are currently 31 Apartments for Rent in Central City, AL with pricing that ranges from $811 to $5,250. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $1,550 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 $1,550 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,669.

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