
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Five Points South Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $400 (46 Rentals)
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Five Points South, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Five Points South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Five Points South Studio Apartments | $1,412 | $715 | $2,807 |
Five Points South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $748 | $4,235 |
Five Points South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,988 | $844 | $5,893 |
Five Points South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,259 | $1,399 | $4,132 |
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Cheapest Available Five Points South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Five Points South area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at Terrace Apartments priced from $715. Southridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Five Points South apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Terrace Apartments | Studio 1 Bath - Ground Level | Studio,1BA | $715 |
Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Magnolia Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Floor,... | 1BR,1BA | $748 |
Kisor Flats | A-B 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $767 |
Charleston Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $773 |
The Dulion | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $785 |
Phares | Studio | Studio,1BA | $793 |
Tower on Tenth | Five Points | Studio,1BA | $796 |
Mountainside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
The Hillside Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Five Points South, AL
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Five Points South area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Rue 14 in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Five Points South apartment is the 1433 15th Ave S Model at 1433 15th Ave S, Unit A starting at $1,750 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Five Points South apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rue 14 | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
1433 15th Ave S, Unit A | 1433 15th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Mountainside Apartments | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Southside Manor | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Southridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
The Fitzgerald in Five Points | 10-12 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Mill House | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Cedar South | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Charleston Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
South Hill - Five Points | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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Getting Around the Five Points South Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Five Points South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Five Points South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Five Points South is under $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Five Points South?
The cheapest apartment in Five Points South is Southridge Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Five Points South costs $2,299.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Five Points South?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 49 regular apartments in Five Points South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Five Points South?
Cheap apartments in Five Points South have an average cost of $347 which is $1,952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Five Points South.
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