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property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234

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Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Birmingham area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Charleston Court priced from $700. Carlisle Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Downtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 4th Floor1BR,1BA$700
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard FacingStudio,1BA$715
Terrace ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - Ground LevelStudio,1BA$715
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
Magnolia Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level2BR,1BA$750
South Hill - Five Points1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level1BR,1BA$750
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$785
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$785
TivoliUnits 8-10, 12-15 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$786
Cliff Place1x1 [W/D, LTV, 2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$789

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Birmingham, AL

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Birmingham area is the $0.94 price per square foot Standard Model at 1512 11th Ave N in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Downtown Birmingham apartment is the 2BR / 1BA Model at The View on 18th starting at $995 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
The View on 18th2BR / 1BA2BR,1BA$1.17
Oak Hill2x1- 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.20
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$1.06
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Parkview1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.15
Magnolia Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level2BR,1BA$1.11
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 4th Floor1BR,1BA$1.08
South Hill - Five Points1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level1BR,1BA$1.25
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard FacingStudio ,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Birmingham?

There are currently 445 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $700 to $5,893. There are also 191 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Birmingham ranging from $725 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Birmingham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Birmingham ranges from $725 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,668.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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