Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (5 Rentals)

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The Pointe North
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pointe North

2012 30th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207

Northside, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of Birmingham, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at 1512 11th Ave N priced from $800. Bankhead Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $811. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$811
Linridge Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,038

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, AL

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northside 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 Northside apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment - Ground Level Model at Clairview Apartments starting at $1,491 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Clairview Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment - Ground Level2BR,2BA$1.80
Bankhead Towers2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Linridge Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.66
Highland Riviera1x1 Interior Riviera - Top - Type 21BR,1BA$2.12

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Northside, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #71

Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?

The cheapest apartment in Northside is Bankhead Towers which is listed at $811, while the average apartment in Northside costs $1,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northside?

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 2 regular apartments in Northside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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