
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Smithfield Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $695 (65 Rentals)


209 8th Ave W

University Crossings

1416 14th St S

Magnolia Court

Mountainside Apartments

The Pointe Arlington

The Fitzgerald in Five Points
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South Hill - Five Points

Bankhead Towers

1171 14th Ave S

Ramsay Apartments

Fox Hall

Park Place

The LaSalle

1509 13th St S

Thomas Jefferson Towers

Flanagan Flats

Market Lofts on Third

Lofts at American Life

The Dagny
Smithfield, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Smithfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Smithfield Studio Apartments | $1,376 | $752 | $2,807 |
Smithfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $695 | $3,328 |
Smithfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $650 | $4,055 |
Smithfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,328 | $975 | $5,250 |
Smithfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $1,700 | $4,190 |
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Getting Around the Smithfield Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
33 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smithfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Smithfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Smithfield is under $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Smithfield?
The cheapest apartment in Smithfield is University Crossings which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Smithfield costs $4,870.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Smithfield?
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 56 regular apartments in Smithfield 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 Smithfield?
Cheap apartments in Smithfield have an average cost of $207 which is $4,663 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Smithfield.
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