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Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Birmingham, AL

Pricing Updated: 05/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Birmingham, AL area range in price from $600 to $5,893 with an overall median price of $1,881. The three Birmingham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fountain Heights Park at $800, Harriman Park at $895, and Inglenook at $1,050. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Birmingham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fountain Heights Park$1,034$80021
Harriman Park$1,047$8952
Inglenook$1,095$1,0502
Northside$1,098$79514
Smithfield Estates$1,175$60656
Crestwood South$1,195$1,1951
Green Acres$1,195$1,1951
Belview Heights$1,197$60018
Thomas$1,197$1,1502
Ensley$1,250$60015

Cheapest Available Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at The Park at Forestdale in the South Pratt neighborhood priced from $606. Springville Landing Apartments in the Roebuck Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Birmingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at ForestdaleSTUDIOStudio,1BA$606
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$620
Country Park1x11BR,1BA$630
The Park at BuckinghamThe ElmStudio,1BA$648
Park at HooverAcaciaStudio,1BA$660
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 4th Floor1BR,1BA$700
Spring Lake Cove Apartments2BDR -1BTH Classic2BR,1BA$705
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard FacingStudio,1BA$715
Terrace ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - Ground LevelStudio,1BA$715
Ascot Place ApartmentsThe Chateau1BR,1BA$720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birmingham area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Model at Hickory Knoll in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,296. The second greatest value Birmingham apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Shadesmont Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hickory Knoll3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.96
Shadesmont Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Highland Park Townhome ApartmentsHighland Park Townhome Apartments2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Club View Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.88
Springville Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.71
Summer RiseA11BR,1BA$0.93
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Southridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Country Park1x11BR,1BA$0.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Birmingham?

There are currently 1039 Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $600 to $5,893. There are also 996 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Birmingham ranging from $600 to $6,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Birmingham ranges from $600 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,511.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Birmingham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Birmingham range from $700 to $5,338, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,195.

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