Cheap Homes for Rent in Midtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $1,400 (13 Rentals)

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Midtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Birmingham area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at University Place priced from $899. Advenir at Station 121 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,029. Here are the most affordable Midtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University PlaceSmall StudioStudio,1BA$899
Advenir at Station 121PurbeckStudio,1BA$1,029
Citizen BirminghamThe Citizen StudioStudio,1BA$1,079
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Monroe1BR,1BA$1,169
Flats on 4thSutton StudioStudio,1BA$1,251

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Birmingham, AL

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Birmingham area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Jemison Flats in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Midtown Birmingham apartment is the The Grand Model at Thomas Jefferson Towers starting at $1,499 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jemison Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.41
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Grand2BR,1BA$1.86
Denham LoftsIndustrial One Bedroom Loft-A1HC, A11BR,1BA$2.22
Southside StationTHE HIGHLAND1BR,1BA$1.74
Parkside ApartmentsA6S1BR,1BA$2.30
The PizitzUnit Type 21BR,1BA$2.37
The WaitesB41BR,1BA$2.00
Carriage CourtThe Jefferson1BR,1BA$1.90
Advenir at Station 121Basebed1BR,1BA$2.28
Alight Birmingham1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown Birmingham?

There are currently 33 Apartments for Rent in Midtown Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $999 to $4,251. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown Birmingham ranging from $1,450 to $3,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Midtown Birmingham ranges from $1,450 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,316.

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